Crime in Kirkham: statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Kirkham in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (160) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 561st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kirkham | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 683 | 6,067 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.0 | 71.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,227 | 85,447 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkham peaked in the year to August 2021 (915 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (611). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 683 | 83.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 767 | 93.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 789 | 95.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 619 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 611 | 74.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 915 | 111.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 684 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 637 | 77.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 79.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kirkham recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (27% above the national rate), and notably less public order (40% below) and other theft (32% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 36 and public order rose from 22 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 243 to 160 and other crime fell from 56 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 34.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 19.4 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.7 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +71% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kirkham; the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | -28% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 509 | 52.7 | -37% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | -9% |
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -62% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 812 | 67.5 | -19% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 330 | 35.1 | -58% |
| Fulwood | 2,656 | 77.2 | -7% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +113% |
Kirkham is the one area listed within Kirkham, with 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | Neighbourhood | 8,227 | 683 | 83.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Kirkham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Langton Road” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langton Road | 47 |
| On or near Prison | 39 |
| On or near B5192 | 37 |
| On or near Carr Road | 27 |
| On or near Birley Street | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Sunny Bank | 20 |
| On or near Ancenis Court | 17 |
| On or near Smith Street | 17 |
| On or near Church Street | 16 |
Of the 523 crimes in Kirkham with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 160 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Kirkham has an estimated population of 8,227 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (12%, against 17%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkham average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirkham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirkham a safe place to live?
Kirkham recorded 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 561st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Kirkham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Kirkham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkham was down 11% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 767 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkham?
About 8,227 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkham?
Kirkham is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.