Crime Rate in Wyresdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyresdale

The total recorded crimes in Wyresdale, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyresdale crime rate of 491.40 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 Wyresdale, encompassing approximately 40 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wyresdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Meadows with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • White Carr Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wyresdale?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Wyresdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre average, with 165 crimes compared to 455.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wyresdale recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Wyresdale had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 137 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wyresdale recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wyresdale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wyresdale has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 491.40 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Wyresdale crimes were 165. The crime rate of Wyresdale in 2024 was 4054.05 (year) or 337.84 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyresdale were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3366.09 (year) or 280.51 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyresdale)CrimesRank (Wyresdale)CrimesRank (Wyresdale)
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
Calder15 21119 24180 19
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Carleton9 24150 2197 23
Pilling13 22146 22111 22

Wyresdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wyresdale in May 2025

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

1. The Meadows (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. White Carr Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Preston Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Roeburn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pendle Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ratcliffe Wharf Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Faulkner'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Tinker'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Priory Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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