Penwortham Crime Overview
Penwortham is the third safest small town in Lancashire, and is the 57th safest overall out of Lancashire's 241 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Penwortham in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 209% lower than the Lancashire rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Penwortham is the 63rd safest small town, and the 3,433rd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Penwortham was the worst small town in Lancashire for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2020 was also a bad month for Penwortham residents, when it was Lancashire's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.13 per 1,000 residents. Penwortham recorded 1 report of theft from the person during July 2020, making its crime rate of 0.04 the worst small town for theft from the person in Lancashire that month.
The most common crimes in Penwortham are violence and sexual offences, with 243 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 7% lower than 2019's figure of 260 offences and a difference of 0.75 from 2019's crime rate of 11. Penwortham's least common crime is shoplifting, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
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See how Penwortham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Penwortham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Penwortham Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Penwortham This Year
| Penwortham | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 468 | 20.56 | 88,466 | 58.63 | 185% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.18 | 867 | 0.57 | 217% safer |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.24 | 7,491 | 4.96 | 121% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 75 | 3.29 | 13,628 | 9.03 | 174% safer |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.35 | 2,486 | 1.65 | 371% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 0.48 | 2,591 | 1.72 | 258% safer |
| Other Theft | 42 | 1.84 | 9,770 | 6.48 | 252% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.22 | 989 | 0.66 | 200% safer |
| Public Order | 41 | 1.80 | 8,094 | 5.36 | 198% safer |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.26 | 752 | 0.50 | 92% safer |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.09 | 5,411 | 3.59 | 3889% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.09 | 555 | 0.37 | 311% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 44 | 1.93 | 6,257 | 4.15 | 115% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 243 | 10.67 | 50,363 | 33.38 | 213% safer |
Crime in Penwortham Compared To Lancashire
Penwortham Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton | 149 | 18.59 | 26% safer |
| Longton | 163 | 20.91 | 12% safer |
| Penwortham | 534 | 23.46 | - |
| Burscough | 319 | 33.07 | 29% more dangerous |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 629 | 34.73 | 32% more dangerous |
| Clayton-le-Woods | 559 | 35.02 | 33% more dangerous |
| Euxton | 471 | 35.91 | 35% more dangerous |
| Thornton | 722 | 36.06 | 35% more dangerous |
Penwortham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 10 | 11 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.22 | 0.18 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.35 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.48 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.22 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.61 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.1 | 0.48 | 0.04 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | Getting worse |
Changes In Penwortham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Penwortham to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham | 23.46 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 65% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 70% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 72% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 76% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 77% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 82% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 83% more dangerous |
Crime in Penwortham's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Penwortham North | 310 | 55 | Second |
| Lower Penwortham South | 402 | 69 | First |
| Penwortham North | 140 | 26 | Fourth |
| Penwortham South | 155 | 26 | Third |
Penwortham Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Penwortham for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Penwortham South (96) | Lower Penwortham South (370) |
| Bicycle Theft | Penwortham North (1) | Lower Penwortham North (6) |
| Burglary | Lower Penwortham South (10) | Penwortham North (27) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Penwortham South (19) | Lower Penwortham South (60) |
| Drugs | Penwortham South (1) | Penwortham North (6) |
| Other Crime | Penwortham South (2) | Lower Penwortham South (8) |
| Other Theft | Penwortham North (5) | Lower Penwortham North (31) |
| Possession of Weapons | Penwortham South (1) | Lower Penwortham South (4) |
| Public Order | Penwortham North (4) | Lower Penwortham South (32) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Lower Penwortham North (2) | Lower Penwortham South (4) |
| Shoplifting | Lower Penwortham South (1) | Penwortham South (23) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Lower Penwortham South (1) | Lower Penwortham North (1) |
| Vehicle Crime | Penwortham South (8) | Lower Penwortham North (30) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Penwortham North (46) | Lower Penwortham South (234) |
Crime in Penwortham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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 June, when Penwortham saw a 533% increase in anti-social behaviour. Penwortham saw a large fall in burglary during April, when it fell by 67% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -29% | +82% | +100% | +533% | +54% | +52% | +194% | +66% | +15% | +92% |
| Burglary | -33% | -67% | - | +75% | - | - | - | -40% | -50% | -25% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -30% | -29% | -25% | - | +17% | -38% | -25% | +167% | -13% | -17% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +100% | - | -40% | -33% | -17% | -60% | +25% | +33% | -60% | +200% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +50% | - | +50% | +100% | +150% | +200% | +67% | - | - | -40% |
| Robbery | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -25% | -40% | -50% | +100% | -20% | -43% | -25% | -67% | -50% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -12% | -51% | +10% | -35% | +57% | +75% | +108% | +21% | -45% | -38% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Penwortham
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Penwortham's least common crime is shoplifting.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021