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 May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warton and Westby crime rate of 35.84 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-53.19% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Warton and Westby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pankhurst Way with total crimes: 12
  • Holly Close with total crimes: 9
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Warton and Westby has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 35.84 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)CrimesRank (Warton and Westby)
Central78 2817 2784 2
Ashton55 3674 3750 3
St Leonards41 5628 4533 4
Kirkham North45 4365 8339 7
Medlar-with-Wesham23 10305 9345 5
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

Warton and Westby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202520
February 202527
January 202531
December 202437
November 202436
October 202434
September 202440
August 202441
July 202430
June 202478
May 202438

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20241
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202547
March 202528
February 202534
January 202526
December 202419
November 202438
October 202426
September 202428
August 202442
July 202419
June 202458
May 202425

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
July 202416
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20243
June 20246

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
November 20243
September 20246
July 202421
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
October 20249
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
October 20246
June 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
September 20247
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Warton and Westby in May 2025

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

1. Pankhurst Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Holly Close (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Vehicle crime3
3. Austin Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Dugdales Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Lea Green Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Canberraway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Queensway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ribble View Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Peel Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Holly Wood Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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