Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, the crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of approximately one reported crime for every 271 people. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.6, remains 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and criminal damage (6.1%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a small built-up community within West Lancashire, where social interactions in public spaces—such as local pubs, shops, and community events—may contribute to the prominence of violent and anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the transition to darker evenings in October, combined with Halloween activities, may have influenced the 80% increase in violence and sexual offences. However, the area’s overall low crime rate suggests that local initiatives, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be effective in maintaining safety. The dominance of property crimes like burglary and other theft (both 3.0% of total incidents) is lower than the UK average, which may reflect the smaller scale of the area and fewer opportunities for such crimes compared to larger urban centres. While the slight month-on-month rise in overall crime is worth noting, the broader context remains one of relative safety, with the area continuing to outperform national averages across multiple categories.

October saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences surging by 80% to 18 incidents, the highest category by far. This increase, from 10 to 18, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, which can heighten social interactions in public spaces. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase—while burglary similarly doubled, rising from 0 to 1. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, possibly due to reduced traffic during the month or increased vigilance in parking areas. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 27.3%, from 11 to 8, a trend consistent with the area’s generally low levels of such incidents. Violence and sexual offences in the area remain 26% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, illustrating the local context’s influence on crime types.

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank’s crime rate in October 2023 rose slightly to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from the previous month’s 3.6. This small upward trend suggests a minor shift in local dynamics, though the rate remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate more intuitively for residents than abstract per-1,000 statistics. When scaled to the population of 8,952, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 271 residents. This low monthly exposure—despite the slight rise—highlights the area’s continued status as a relatively safe place compared to national benchmarks. The population context further reinforces this: with fewer than 9,000 residents, even a small number of incidents can feel significant, but the overall picture remains one of low risk relative to larger urban centres.