Crime Rate in Kirkham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkham South

The total recorded crimes in Kirkham South, Fylde, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkham South crime rate of 4.25 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 South, encompassing approximately 8,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Prison with total crimes: 5
  • Royal Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kirkham South?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Kirkham South reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 495 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkham South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirkham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 344 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkham South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkham South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kirkham South has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkham South crimes were 495. The crime rate of Kirkham South in 2024 was 60.15 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkham South were around 344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.80 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 6 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
Heyhouses42 5380 7263 10
Clifton26 10412 6286 9
Kirkham North27 9365 8339 7
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 South 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202514
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202413
August 202411
July 202411
June 202446
May 202416
April 202422

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202417
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20246

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkham South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Prison (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
3. Royal Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Cedar Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ward Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Moor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Freckleton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Stanley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5192 (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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