Crime Rate in Bourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne

The total recorded crimes in Bourne, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne crime rate of 6.36 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 Bourne, encompassing approximately 8,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Bourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • Beeches Court with total crimes: 6
  • Knowsley Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bourne?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Bourne reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre average, with 671 crimes compared to 455. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bourne witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Bourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre average, with 499 crimes compared to 416. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bourne witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre, Bourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bourne has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Bourne crimes were 671. The crime rate of Bourne in 2024 was 77.59 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourne were around 499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.70 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne)CrimesRank (Bourne)CrimesRank (Bourne)
Pharos153 11,728 11,636 1
Mount74 3999 21,147 2
Jubilee74 2858 3728 4
Rossall71 4661 5733 3
Park34 13526 6545 5
Breck48 6488 8429 8
Marsh Mill39 12428 11441 7
Hardhorn with High Cross42 11512 7427 9
Victoria & Norcross47 7488 9358 11
Preesall45 8428 10368 10
Tithebarn44 9360 14325 15
Garstang42 10385 13339 13
Brock with Catterall22 17411 12342 12
Warren24 15324 15329 14
Stanah25 14235 17192 18
Great Eccleston11 23227 18216 16
Hambleton & Stalmine15 20292 16205 17
Pheasant's Wood23 16185 1985 24
Wyresdale20 18165 20137 20
Calder15 21119 24180 19
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Carleton9 24150 2197 23
Pilling13 22146 22111 22

Bourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202524
February 202521
January 202521
December 202428
November 202424
October 202424
September 202420
August 202418
July 202429
June 202426
May 202441

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202513
February 202515
January 20258
December 20249
November 202416
October 20249
September 202414
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 202430

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20249
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bourne in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Beeches Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Knowsley Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Birch Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rydal Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lawsons Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Carlisle Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Saltash Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Ullswater Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Ullswater Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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