Crime in Kirkham: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in Kirkham in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kirkham at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkham
- Types of crime in Kirkham
- Kirkham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kirkham
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkham
- Population and deprivation in Kirkham
- Questions about crime in Kirkham
- About this data
679 crimes were recorded in Kirkham in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kirkham has the 572nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkham | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 679 | 6,265 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.5 | 73.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,227 | 85,447 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkham was highest in the year to July 2021 (923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (588). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 679 | 82.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 776 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 802 | 97.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 588 | 71.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 615 | 74.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 923 | 112.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 674 | 81.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 654 | 79.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 654 | 79.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+90%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 34.0 | 0.99 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 19.7 | 1.28 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -12% |
| Other crime | 41 | 5.0 | 2.36 | -20% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +90% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -42% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -59% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkham recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkham recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkham recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirkham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirkham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirkham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirkham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirkham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirkham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kirkham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton (Fylde) | 339 | 58.5 | -29% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 528 | 54.6 | -34% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,420 | 78.1 | -5% |
| Longton | 363 | 31.7 | -62% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 811 | 67.4 | -18% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 350 | 37.2 | -55% |
| Fulwood | 2,679 | 77.9 | -6% |
| Blackpool | 27,786 | 180.3 | +118% |
1 areas within Kirkham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kirkham had the highest rate (82.5 per 1,000) and Kirkham the lowest (82.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | Neighbourhood | 8,227 | 679 | 82.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kirkham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langton Road | 42 |
| On or near Prison | 38 |
| On or near B5192 | 31 |
| On or near Smith Street | 25 |
| On or near Carr Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Sunny Bank | 21 |
| On or near Birley Street | 20 |
| On or near Ancenis Court | 18 |
| On or near Church Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 23.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.8% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Kirkham has an estimated population of 8,227. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkham sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Kirkham a safe place to live?
Kirkham recorded 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kirkham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Kirkham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkham was down 12% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 776 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkham?
Kirkham is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kirkham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.