Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 49.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within West Lancashire, characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial zones, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed with 37.5%, while criminal damage and arson made up 12.5%. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the persistence of violent crime despite these factors suggests underlying social dynamics that may require further analysis. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning this area remains 28% below that benchmark, a figure that contrasts with the 33% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average. This divergence highlights the area’s distinct profile, where community-specific pressures may outweigh broader national trends. The relatively low property crime rate (4 incidents) compared to violent crime reflects the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone, where interpersonal conflicts may outweigh theft-related incidents.

January 2025 saw a marked rise in anti-social behaviour, surging by 300% from 3 to 12 incidents—a sharp departure from previous trends. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which can amplify tensions in closely knit communities. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 45.5%, rising from 11 to 16 cases, though the area still remains 28% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson doubled, from 2 to 4 incidents, suggesting a potential shift in focus from personal disputes to property-related conflicts. Anti-social behaviour in the area is 33% higher than the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge that may require targeted interventions. The crime mix has shifted significantly, with violent crime now accounting for 50% of all reports, compared to 37.5% for anti-social behaviour—a reversal of previous months’ patterns. This change could signal a broader trend in the area’s crime profile, though further data would be needed to confirm.

The crime rate in January 2025 rose by 33.2% compared to the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend despite remaining 49.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but underscores the concentration of incidents within specific categories. Monthly exposure analysis shows that one reported crime occurred for every 280 residents, a statistic that, while modest, highlights the impact of concentrated incidents such as the surge in anti-social behaviour. With a population of 8,952, the area’s relatively low crime rate suggests a community with strong social cohesion. monthly increase indicates vulnerability to sudden spikes in specific crime types. This contrast between the area’s overall safety and its recent volatility underscores the importance of context—while the rate is far below national averages, the rapid rise in anti-social behaviour and violence warrants attention. The comparison to the UK average also reveals a paradox: while the area is safer in terms of overall crime, its specific challenges in managing anti-social conduct and violent incidents suggest a need for tailored local strategies.