Penwortham is among the top 10 safest small towns in Lancashire, and is the 89th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire's 236 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Penwortham in 2021 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 88% lower than the Lancashire rate of 77 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Penwortham is the 211st safest small town, and the 4,544th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2021, Penwortham was the worst small town in Lancashire for burglary, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.40 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2021 was also a bad month for Penwortham residents, when it was Lancashire's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.04 per 1,000 residents. Penwortham recorded 5 reports of other crime during April 2021, making its crime rate of 0.22 the worst small town for other crime in Lancashire that month.
The most common crimes in Penwortham are violence and sexual offences, with 512 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 22. This is 7% higher than 2020's figure of 475 offences and a difference of 1.63 from 2020's crime rate of 21. Penwortham's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 300% from 2020's figure of 8 crimes.
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25% lower, regional crime rate
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86% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Penwortham is 25% lower than the North West and 86% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Penwortham represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 935 |
| 2020 | 44 | 1,007 |
| 2019 | 48 | 1,094 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1,520 |
| 2017 | 48 | 1,084 |
| 2016 | 38 | 867 |
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| Penwortham | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 652 | 28.64 | 72,689 | 48.18 | 68% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.18 | 709 | 0.47 | 161% safer |
| Burglary | 63 | 2.77 | 6,454 | 4.28 | 55% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 88 | 3.87 | 14,182 | 9.40 | 143% safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.53 | 2,512 | 1.66 | 213% safer |
| Other Crime | 25 | 1.10 | 3,131 | 2.08 | 89% safer |
| Other Theft | 70 | 3.07 | 9,288 | 6.16 | 101% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.13 | 1,154 | 0.76 | 485% safer |
| Public Order | 80 | 3.51 | 9,631 | 6.38 | 82% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.09 | 810 | 0.54 | 500% safer |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.45 | 5,889 | 3.90 | 169% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.13 | 686 | 0.45 | 246% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 40 | 1.76 | 6,033 | 4.00 | 127% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 512 | 22.49 | 55,910 | 37.06 | 65% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton | 174 | 21.71 | 89% safer |
| Longton | 259 | 33.22 | 24% safer |
| Burscough | 359 | 37.22 | 10% safer |
| Euxton | 515 | 39.26 | 4.6% safer |
| Up Holland | 310 | 41.01 | 0.15% safer |
| Penwortham | 935 | 41.07 | - |
| Longridge | 340 | 41.39 | 0.77% more dangerous |
| Heysham | 680 | 41.40 | 0.80% more dangerous |
| Thornton | 848 | 42.36 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 771 | 42.57 | 3.5% more dangerous |
| Barnoldswick | 484 | 45.39 | 10% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greaves Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Aspinall Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Belle Field Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Monks Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Foster Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Mark Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Fieldfare Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Kingsway West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Leyland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Broad Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Walton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Monks Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near The Cawsey | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Woodfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lark Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Talbot Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Claytongate Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Poplar Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lark Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 23 | 34 | 29 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.18 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 6 | 3.5 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.53 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.31 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.31 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 21 | 21 | 22 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Penwortham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic College Playing Fields | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.19 |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham | 41.07 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 39% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 50% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 54% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 55% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 60% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 63% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 67% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 68% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 73% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Penwortham North | 239 | 42 | Second |
| Lower Penwortham South | 398 | 68 | First |
| Penwortham North | 101 | 19 | Fourth |
| Penwortham South | 197 | 33 | Third |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Penwortham North (105) | Lower Penwortham South (262) |
| Bicycle Theft | Penwortham South (1) | Lower Penwortham North (2) |
| Burglary | Penwortham North (12) | Lower Penwortham North (21) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Penwortham North (11) | Lower Penwortham South (41) |
| Drugs | Penwortham South (2) | Lower Penwortham South (6) |
| Other Crime | Penwortham North (4) | Lower Penwortham South (8) |
| Other Theft | Penwortham North (10) | Lower Penwortham North (24) |
| Possession of Weapons | Penwortham South (1) | Lower Penwortham South (2) |
| Public Order | Penwortham North (7) | Lower Penwortham South (40) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Penwortham South (1) | Penwortham North (1) |
| Shoplifting | Penwortham North (1) | Penwortham South (23) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Lower Penwortham North (1) | Lower Penwortham South (2) |
| Vehicle Crime | Penwortham North (2) | Lower Penwortham North (19) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Penwortham North (53) | Lower Penwortham South (247) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Penwortham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Penwortham saw a 300% increase in other crime. Penwortham saw a large fall in burglary during July, when it fell by 85% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -19% | +98% | +71% | +220% | -12% | +40% | +141% | +56% | +10% | +100% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | -50% | - | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -61% | -50% | -17% | +50% | -85% | -60% | - | -45% | -17% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -14% | -33% | +8% | -18% | -29% | -11% | - | +18% | +14% | +57% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | -67% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | +300% |
| Other Theft | +50% | -33% | -17% | -25% | +71% | -50% | +25% | +20% | -64% | +60% |
| Possession of Weapons | -80% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -29% | -20% | -43% | - | +40% | +150% | +167% | +60% | +100% | -50% |
| Robbery | - | +100% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | +100% | -38% | -75% | -40% | -67% | -67% | +100% | +300% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -64% | -60% | -50% | +25% | -20% | - | +25% | -33% | -25% | +150% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -7% | -39% | -22% | +7% | +19% | +27% | +44% | +36% | -3% | - |
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