Crime Rate in Pilling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pilling

The total recorded crimes in Pilling, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pilling crime rate of 204.08 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 Pilling, encompassing approximately 63 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Pilling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wheel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pilling?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Pilling demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre average, with 146 crimes compared to 455.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pilling recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Pilling had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 111 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pilling recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pilling Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pilling has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 204.08 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Pilling crimes were 146. The crime rate of Pilling in 2024 was 2291.99 (year) or 191.00 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pilling were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1742.54 (year) or 145.21 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pilling)CrimesRank (Pilling)CrimesRank (Pilling)
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
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

Pilling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202414
September 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pilling in May 2025

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

1. Carr Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Wheel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morley Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broadfleet Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Memorial Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gardners Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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