Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's crime profile in May 2025 is dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41% of all reported crimes. At 4.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate remains 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relative safety. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: while anti-social behaviour in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is 27% above the UK average (1.8 vs 1.4 per 1,000), violence and sexual offences are 43% below (1.6 vs 2.8 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect the area's character as a smaller built-up community within West Lancashire, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher anti-social behaviour rates. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role—longer evenings and the proximity of bank holidays in May likely increased outdoor socialising, amplifying disputes and anti-social incidents. Meanwhile, the low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) align with the area's relatively low population density and suburban nature, where property crime is less prevalent. The combination of these factors illustrates a community where localised social dynamics and seasonal rhythms influence crime patterns, but where the overall environment remains significantly safer than the national average.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 166.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from six to 16 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and criminal damage, highlights a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 12.5%, aligning with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (though the area's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 remains 43% below). Anti-social behaviour's dominance—accounting for 41% of all crimes—contrasts sharply with its UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, where Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 27% above. For residents, this suggests that while the area's overall safety is strong, localised issues in anti-social behaviour may require targeted community engagement. The 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, from one to two incidents, also signals a potential need for infrastructure or public space monitoring.

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank's crime rate in May 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 26% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw one reported crime for every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. Over the course of May, this equated to one reported crime for every 230 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank remains significantly safer, with a 45.7% lower rate. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's overall safety is strong, the recent uptick in certain categories, such as anti-social behaviour, may warrant attention. The 1-in-230 resident figure underscores that crime remains relatively rare here, but the month-on-month change suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.