Ormskirk Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ormskirk’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a substantial 41.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when considering the dominance of violence and sexual offences (55 cases, 41.4% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (28 cases, 21.1%). The built-up nature of Ormskirk, within West Lancashire, may contribute to these patterns, as urban environments often see higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors in October — darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween — likely influenced crime dynamics, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour showing notable fluctuations. The area’s lower crime rates compared to the UK average suggest a combination of community resilience, effective policing, and the geographic character of the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, remain 29% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts may have mitigated some risks. Anti-social behaviour, though prevalent, is 21% below the UK rate, reflecting the impact of local initiatives or the area’s demographic profile. These figures highlight a combination of geography, seasonality, and community factors that shape Ormskirk’s crime picture.

October 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 225% (from 4 to 13 cases) — a jump likely tied to seasonal activities such as Halloween. Robbery also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 3 incidents, while public order offences doubled from 4 to 8. These increases contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 30% (from 40 to 28 cases), and a modest 8.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, despite their continued dominance at 41.4% of all crimes. Possession of weapons decreased by 33.3%, a drop that may reflect targeted policing efforts or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences in Ormskirk remain 29% below the UK average, while shoplifting rates are 84% lower than the national figure — a stark contrast that highlights the area’s unique crime profile. For residents, the 4.5 per 1,000 crime rate serves as a clear benchmark for safety relative to the UK.

Ormskirk’s crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 4.5 per 1,000 residents from 4.4 per 1,000 in September, reflecting a 2.3% increase. While this marks a small upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 41.6% lower. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 4 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime in Ormskirk compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, reinforcing the area’s status as a low-risk environment despite the slight increase in October. The population context further underscores this, as Ormskirk’s 29,419 residents are spread across a built-up area with a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, which may contribute to the lower crime rates compared to densely populated regions.