Crime Rate in Rossall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rossall

The total recorded crimes in Rossall, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rossall crime rate of 5.23 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 Rossall, encompassing approximately 13,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Rossall Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Greendale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rothay Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rossall?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Rossall reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre average, with 661 crimes compared to 455. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rossall witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Rossall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre average, with 733 crimes compared to 416. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rossall witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rossall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rossall has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Rossall crimes were 661. The crime rate of Rossall in 2024 was 48.72 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rossall were around 733 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.02 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rossall)CrimesRank (Rossall)CrimesRank (Rossall)
Pharos153 11,728 11,636 1
Mount74 3999 21,147 2
Jubilee74 2858 3728 4
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

Rossall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
September 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202415
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202526
March 202523
February 202513
January 202529
December 202415
November 202421
October 202410
September 20246
August 202423
July 202423
June 202436
May 202427

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 202412
June 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 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
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rossall in May 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Greendale Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Rothay Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Birkbeck Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Staveley Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
7. Derwent Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Duddon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Medlock Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Eden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.