Crime Rate in Pharos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pharos

The total recorded crimes in Pharos, Wyre, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pharos crime rate of 5.27 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pharos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhyl Street with total crimes: 10
  • Kemp Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Pharos has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 5.27 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pharos)CrimesRank (Pharos)CrimesRank (Pharos)
Mount119 2999 21,147 2
Rossall68 4661 5733 3
Jubilee72 3858 3728 4
Bourne56 5671 4499 6
Park43 7526 6545 5
Hardhorn with High Cross45 6512 7427 9
Marsh Mill38 8428 11441 7
Breck37 9488 8429 8
Victoria & Norcross34 13488 9358 11
Preesall34 12428 10368 10
Brock with Catterall35 10411 12342 12
Garstang35 11385 13339 13
Warren25 15324 15329 14
Tithebarn25 16360 14325 15
Hambleton & Stalmine27 14292 16205 17
Great Eccleston15 20227 18216 16
Stanah19 17235 17192 18
Pilling16 18146 22111 22
Calder14 23119 24180 19
Pheasant's Wood14 24185 1985 24
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Wyresdale15 22165 20137 20
Carleton15 21150 2197 23

Pharos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202543
May 202563
April 202549
March 202557
February 202529
January 202530
December 202439
November 202428
October 202436
September 202440
August 202428

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 202412
November 202422
October 20243
September 20246
August 202419

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202534
May 202551
April 202536
March 202550
February 202538
January 202528
December 202438
November 202427
October 202427
September 202441
August 202456

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Pharos in July 2025

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

1. Rhyl Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Kemp Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
4. Bold Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Balmoral Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Cross Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Milton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Seabank Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jones' Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1

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