Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 39 crimes across 8,952 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 — 41.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, particularly when compared to the national context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 43.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 23.1%) and vehicle crime (8 incidents, 20.5%). The prevalence of violent crime, though lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, may reflect local dynamics such as community tensions or seasonal factors like Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour, which is 5% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, could be influenced by the area’s built-up character and the concentration of residential properties. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 80% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in parking areas or vehicle security. This category’s sharp increase may be linked to seasonal traffic patterns or the timing of events like Black Friday. Meanwhile, public order offences and theft from the person remain well below UK averages, indicating that the area’s crime profile is distinct from more densely populated or tourist-heavy regions. The low rates of shoplifting and other theft categories may reflect a smaller retail footprint or lower foot traffic compared to urban centres. As November approaches its end, the interplay of seasonal factors — including darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter — likely contributes to the observed patterns, though the area’s overall crime rate remains a marked contrast to the UK average.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 700% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 8 incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, is 80% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. The category’s sharp rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased traffic during Black Friday shopping or changes in parking patterns. In contrast, other theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 5.6%, from 18 to 17. This slight decline in violent crime is 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that local measures or seasonal dynamics may be influencing trends. Public order offences doubled from 0 to 2, though this remains 62% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. For residents, the most striking figure is the 700% jump in vehicle crime, which may warrant closer attention to local parking areas or vehicle security practices.

In November 2023, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 39 crimes across 8,952 residents, translating to one reported crime for every 230 residents over the month. This equates to a daily average of just 1.3 crimes per day, a figure that places the area firmly in the lower end of national crime statistics. The crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents represents an 18.2% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering a crime in their daily lives is significantly lower than the national average. However, the month-on-month rise in crime highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where specific categories such as vehicle crime have seen dramatic increases. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the area is not immune to crime, its relatively low rate positions it as a safer community within the UK context.