Crime Rate in Pharos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pharos

The total recorded crimes in Pharos, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pharos crime rate of 5.93 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 Pharos, encompassing approximately 25,786 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Pharos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Rhyl Street with total crimes: 9
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Pharos?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Pharos reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre average, with 1,728 crimes compared to 455. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pharos witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Pharos experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre average, with 1,636 crimes compared to 416. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pharos witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pharos Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pharos has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Pharos crimes were 1,728. The crime rate of Pharos in 2024 was 67.01 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pharos were around 1,636 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.44 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pharos)CrimesRank (Pharos)CrimesRank (Pharos)
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
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

Pharos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 202412
November 202422
October 20243
September 20246
August 202419
July 202410
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 580 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202549
March 202557
February 202529
January 202530
December 202439
November 202428
October 202436
September 202440
August 202428
July 202439
June 202490
May 202452

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202536
March 202550
February 202538
January 202528
December 202438
November 202427
October 202427
September 202441
August 202456
July 202440
June 202490
May 202442

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 202513
January 202514
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 14 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pharos in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rhyl Street (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Elm Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Westby Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Preston Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Balmoral Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Mount Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Kemp Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Garfield Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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