Crime Rate in Kirkham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkham North

The total recorded crimes in Kirkham North, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkham North crime rate of 5.90 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Kirkham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunny Bank with total crimes: 8
  • Langton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Fylde.

    • 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 areas in the Fylde.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kirkham North has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkham North)CrimesRank (Kirkham North)CrimesRank (Kirkham North)
Warton and Westby80 11,226 11,058 1
Central78 2817 2784 2
Ashton55 3674 3750 3
St Leonards41 5628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham23 10305 9345 5
Kirkham South39 6495 5344 6
Clifton19 13412 6286 9
Heyhouses20 11380 7263 10
Park32 7251 12251 11
St Johns24 9303 10301 8
Newton and Treales26 8235 14193 16
Kilnhouse15 16258 11244 12
Fairhaven19 12170 17216 14
Freckleton East14 18215 15219 13
Ansdell17 14239 13200 15
Staining and Weeton16 15206 16183 17
Freckleton West15 17141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh9 20120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea14 1999 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston5 2188 2169 21

Kirkham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sunny Bank (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Langton Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ancenis Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Greenmount Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Sandhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Smith Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Grammar School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Georges Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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