Crime Rate in Wyre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyre

The total recorded crimes in Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 960 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyre crime rate of 8.58 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 Wyre, encompassing approximately 111,946 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (336) incidents (19.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (320) incidents (15.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (58) incidents (11.54% increase)
Wyre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Rhyl Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Wyre?

To understand the safety of Wyre, we need to analyze Wyre crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wyre has recorded 10,924 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 97.58 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 143 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,988 crimes with a crime rate of 89.22, ranking it 161 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Wyre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 10924 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wyre witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wyre had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 9,988 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Wyre witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wyre is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Wyre has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Wyre Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Pharos (153 crimes), and the safest, Carleton (9 crimes), is 144 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wyre.

Similarly, the area of Fleetwood Town (189 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pilling, Great Eccleston & Inskip (24 crimes), with a difference of 165 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wyre.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pharos153
Jubilee74
Mount74
Rossall71
Bourne55

Safest Wards:

Hambleton & Stalmine15
Calder15
Pilling13
Great Eccleston11
Carleton9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fleetwood Town189
Poulton North & Carleton East103
Cleveleys West98
Thornton West79
Fleetwood South East77

Safest Areas:

Thornton East & Carleton West49
Garstang & Catterall47
Poulton South31
Fleetwood Warren29
Pilling, Great Eccleston & Inskip24

Wyre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wyre has recorded 960 crimes with crime rate of 8.58 ranking 133th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Wyre crimes were 10,924. The crime rate of Wyre in 2024 was 97.58 (year) or 8.13 (month) ranking it 143 danzarous in the UK. Wyre ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyre were around 9,988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.22 (year) or 7.44 (month) ranking 161 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Wyre ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Wyre

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley947 910,746 1010,199 9
South Ribble900 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle1,024 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn930 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

Wyre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (336 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (320 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (282 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (276 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (341 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (275 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 242 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (284 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 307 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 183 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (293 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (189 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (292 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (237 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (263 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (245 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (299 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (219 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 338 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2645 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 240.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025320
April 2025276
March 2025275
February 2025213
January 2025224
December 2024183
November 2024189
October 2024237
September 2024245
August 2024219
July 2024264

A total of 231 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202531
February 202529
January 202525
December 202420
November 202414
October 202425
September 202415
August 202412
July 202421

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 251 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202526
February 202526
January 202537
December 202417
November 202417
October 202422
September 202419
August 202418
July 202424

A total of 616 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202552
March 202549
February 202556
January 202560
December 202450
November 202453
October 202455
September 202458
August 202452
July 202473

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 3277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 297.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025336
April 2025282
March 2025341
February 2025242
January 2025284
December 2024307
November 2024293
October 2024292
September 2024263
August 2024299
July 2024338

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202551
March 202536
February 202529
January 202529
December 202425
November 202443
October 202431
September 202423
August 202443
July 202439

A total of 341 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202527
March 202531
February 202531
January 202533
December 202445
November 202439
October 202432
September 202445
August 202426
July 202418

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202513
March 202524
February 202524
January 202529
December 202434
November 202419
October 202421
September 202432
August 202411
July 202418

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 524 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202541
March 202558
February 202542
January 202537
December 202457
November 202435
October 202451
September 202451
August 202464
July 202449

A total of 511 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202533
March 202545
February 202542
January 202528
December 202437
November 202471
October 202447
September 202439
August 202486
July 202435

High Crime Locations Wyre in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
3. Rhyl Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Runnymede Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Westby Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1

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