Crime Rate in Warton and Westby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warton and Westby

The total recorded crimes in Warton and Westby, Fylde, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warton and Westby crime rate of 32.71 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 Warton and Westby, encompassing approximately 2,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-35.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Warton and Westby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cropper Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ribble View Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bryning Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Warton and Westby?

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

  • Relative to Fylde:

    • In 2024, Warton and Westby reported a higher crime volume than the Fylde average, with 1,226 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Warton and Westby witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

    • In 2023, Warton and Westby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Fylde average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 327. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Warton and Westby witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Fylde.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fylde, Warton and Westby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Warton and Westby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Warton and Westby has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 32.71 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Fylde, UK

In 2024, the total Warton and Westby crimes were 1,226. The crime rate of Warton and Westby in 2024 was 549.28 (year) or 45.77 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Fylde.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warton and Westby were around 1,058 crimes with yearly crime rate of 474.01 (year) or 39.50 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Fylde.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)
Central113 1817 2784 2
Ashton70 3674 3750 3
St Leonards52 4628 4533 4
Medlar-with-Wesham36 5305 9345 5
Kirkham South30 9495 5344 6
Clifton36 6412 6286 9
Kirkham North34 8365 8339 7
Heyhouses26 13380 7263 10
Park35 7251 12251 11
St Johns27 11303 10301 8
Newton and Treales27 10235 14193 16
Kilnhouse26 12258 11244 12
Freckleton East18 17215 15219 13
Ansdell21 15239 13200 15
Fairhaven16 18170 17216 14
Staining and Weeton25 14206 16183 17
Freckleton West20 16141 1889 19
Singleton and Greenhalgh10 19120 19123 18
Ribby-with-Wrea9 2099 2082 20
Elswick and Little Eccleston7 2188 2169 21

Warton and Westby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202545
May 202522
April 202547
March 202528
February 202534
January 202526

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202539
May 202520
April 202514
March 202520
February 202527
January 202531

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20259
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258

High Crime Locations Warton and Westby in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Warton and Westby postcode area is presented below.

1. Cropper Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Ribble View Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bryning Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Canberraway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Peg Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Jensen Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Austin Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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