Ormskirk Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Ormskirk's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, with 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.3. This 43.8% deficit highlights the area's overall safety, though specific crime patterns warrant closer examination. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.9%. These figures contrast with the UK averages for both categories, which sit at 2.6 and 1.1 per 1,000 respectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—likely influenced these trends. Retail activity during the festive season may have contributed to the 50% month-on-month increase in shoplifting, while the 25% rise in anti-social behaviour could reflect heightened social interactions in public spaces. Despite these spikes, the area's low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis is needed to confirm this hypothesis. The relative absence of vehicle crime (75% below the UK average) and burglary (67% below) may indicate secure residential areas or successful crime prevention strategies in place. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft, though still at a low absolute level (0.0 per 1,000), raises questions about targeted theft in specific locations such as cycle parks or near educational institutions.

November 2025 witnessed notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 100% from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may indicate a new trend or vulnerability in local infrastructure. Concurrently, shoplifting increased by 50%, rising from four to six incidents—potentially linked to pre-Christmas retail activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, reaching 35 incidents, which is 13% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests a unique local dynamic, tied to Ormskirk's built-up area characteristics and population density. In contrast, several categories saw substantial declines: burglary dropped 66.7% (from six to two incidents), criminal damage and arson fell 46.2%, and vehicle crime decreased by a third. These reductions align with the UK averages for those categories, which are all significantly below the national norm. The violent crime category, though still the largest single type, remains 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding anti-social behaviour, which now exceeds the UK average, and the unexpected rise in bicycle theft, which could signal a need for improved security measures in high-risk zones.

Ormskirk's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 7.3, with a 43.8% deficit that underscores its relative safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 243 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate—while low—provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. The population of 29,419 means that the 121 total crimes reported are distributed across a relatively small community, amplifying the impact of each incident. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in burglary and vehicle crime suggests potential success in local crime prevention efforts, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting indicates areas requiring targeted intervention. The low rates of property crime overall (26 incidents) and violent crime (47 incidents) contrast sharply with the UK averages, where property crime typically accounts for a larger share of total incidents. This suggests that Ormskirk's built-up area may have unique characteristics—such as strong community engagement, effective policing, or socioeconomic factors—that contribute to its lower crime profile. However, the 13% increase in anti-social behaviour above the UK average highlights the need for continued monitoring of public spaces and social interactions in the area.