Crime Rate in Garstang: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garstang

The total recorded crimes in Garstang, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garstang crime rate of 8.53 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 Garstang, encompassing approximately 4,926 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Garstang Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Moorings with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Mather Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Garstang?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Garstang demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre average, with 385 crimes compared to 455.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garstang recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Garstang had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 339 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garstang recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre, Garstang has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Garstang Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Garstang has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 8.53 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Garstang crimes were 385. The crime rate of Garstang in 2024 was 78.15 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garstang were around 339 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.82 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garstang)CrimesRank (Garstang)CrimesRank (Garstang)
Pharos153 11,728 11,636 1
Mount74 3999 21,147 2
Jubilee74 2858 3728 4
Rossall71 4661 5733 3
Bourne55 5671 4499 6
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
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

Garstang Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 202411
August 202413
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Garstang in May 2025

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

1. The Moorings (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Mather Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Stoops Weind (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grizedale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Worthington Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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