Crime Rate in Kirkham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkham North

The total recorded crimes in Kirkham North, Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkham North crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kirkham North, encompassing approximately 7,620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkham North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Langton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mayfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Foxwood Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kirkham North?

To understand the safety of Kirkham North, we need to analyze Kirkham North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Kirkham North reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 365 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkham North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirkham North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 339 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkham North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Kirkham North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kirkham North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kirkham North has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkham North crimes were 365. The crime rate of Kirkham North in 2024 was 47.90 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkham North were around 339 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.48 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)CrimesRank (Fylde)
Warton and Westby88 11,226 11,058 1
Central69 3817 2784 2
Ashton69 2674 3750 3
St Leonards43 4628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham28 8305 9345 5
Kirkham South35 6495 5344 6
Heyhouses42 5380 7263 10
Clifton26 10412 6286 9
St Johns35 7303 10301 8
Park18 14251 12251 11
Kilnhouse15 17258 11244 12
Staining and Weeton24 11206 16183 17
Freckleton East19 12215 15219 13
Ansdell9 20239 13200 15
Freckleton West18 13141 1889 19
Fairhaven17 15170 17216 14
Newton and Treales16 16235 14193 16
Singleton and Greenhalgh12 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea13 1899 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston2 2188 2169 21

Kirkham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202432
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkham North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kirkham North postcode area is presented below.

1. Langton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Foxwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sunny Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Grammar School Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Georges Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dyer Street (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Eaton Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marquis Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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