Crime Rate in Medlar-with-Wesham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medlar-with-Wesham

The total recorded crimes in Medlar-with-Wesham, Fylde, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medlar-with-Wesham crime rate of 4.77 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 Medlar-with-Wesham, encompassing approximately 4,821 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Medlar-with-Wesham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Park with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Way with total crimes: 2
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Medlar-with-Wesham?

To understand the safety of Medlar-with-Wesham, we need to analyze Medlar-with-Wesham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Medlar-with-Wesham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fylde average, with 305 crimes compared to 363.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Medlar-with-Wesham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Medlar-with-Wesham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 345 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Medlar-with-Wesham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Medlar-with-Wesham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Medlar-with-Wesham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Medlar-with-Wesham has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Medlar-with-Wesham crimes were 305. The crime rate of Medlar-with-Wesham in 2024 was 63.26 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Medlar-with-Wesham were around 345 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.56 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medlar-with-Wesham)CrimesRank (Medlar-with-Wesham)CrimesRank (Medlar-with-Wesham)
Warton and Westby80 11,226 11,058 1
Central78 2817 2784 2
Ashton55 3674 3750 3
St Leonards41 5628 4533 4
Kirkham North45 4365 8339 7
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

Medlar-with-Wesham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Medlar-with-Wesham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Medlar-with-Wesham postcode area is presented below.

1. Meadow Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
2. Fairfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Weeton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Green Bank (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Mallard Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Rawlinson Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Catherine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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