Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while an increase from December’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, remains markedly lower than the national benchmark. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 51.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (7.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a smaller, built-up area within West Lancashire, where community dynamics and limited urban density may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, with shorter days and reduced retail activity—typically correlates with lower outdoor crime rates. However, the persistence of violent crimes and anti-social behaviour suggests that local factors, such as social cohesion or policing presence, may play a role in shaping these outcomes. The relatively low property crime rate (21.7%) compared to the UK average also indicates that the area’s built-up nature, with fewer commercial spaces, may contribute to fewer opportunities for theft and burglary. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of seasonal patterns, local demographics, and the built environment, all of which shape the area’s crime profile.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, including criminal damage and arson (+200%), burglary (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%). These jumps, though occurring against a backdrop of overall low crime, signal a shift in the local crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (51.2% of all crimes), they were 8% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both fell significantly below UK rates, with anti-social behaviour at 9% below and criminal damage at 47% below. Possession of weapons—a category typically associated with higher-risk areas—was 43% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may warrant closer scrutiny. For residents, the 200% rise in criminal damage and arson, despite the post-holiday lull, suggests that factors such as local disputes or environmental conditions may be contributing to this trend.

The crime rate in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank rose by 70.9% from 2.7 per 1,000 in December 2023 to 4.6 per 1,000 in January 2024. This increase, while significant, remains 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,952 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 218 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents across the built-up area. This monthly exposure figure, though modest, underscores that even low crime rates can have a tangible impact on local communities, particularly in areas with limited public services or policing resources. The rise in January contrasts with the typically reduced outdoor activity and retail footfall associated with the post-holiday period, suggesting that other factors—such as seasonal transitions or local events—may have influenced the uptick in reported crimes.