Crime in stanah, wyre

Vehicle Crime – A Key Concern for Wyre Residents

Many residents across Wyre have told us that vehicle crime is a major worry. Theft from vehicles, stolen cars, and criminal damage can cause significant frustration, inconvenience, and financial impact. We want you to know that we hear these concerns and are taking them seriously.

What we’re doing to tackle the issue
• We carry out targeted patrols in areas where vehicle crime is more common.
• We work closely with partner agencies to share intelligence and disrupt those involved.
• We make use of technology and run proactive operations to identify offenders and take action.
• We engage with the community to share crime prevention advice and help stop offences before they happen.
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How you can help
• Always lock your vehicle and remove valuables, even if you’re only leaving it for a moment.
• Whenever possible, park in well lit areas or secure car parks.
• Report any suspicious behaviour or incidents through:
Single Online Home: https://www.lancashire.police.uk
101 for non emergencies
999 in an emergency
• Provide clear details such as time, location, descriptions of individuals, and vehicle registration numbers.
Vehicle crime doesn’t just inconvenience individuals — it affects people’s livelihoods and confidence in their community. By working together and reporting concerns, we can make Wyre a safer place for everyone.
If you have information or ongoing concerns, please speak to your local neighbourhood officers or report it online.

Together, we can help reduce vehicle crime across Wyre.

Parking in Wyre – What You Need to Know

Parking problems are one of the issues we hear about most often from residents across Wyre. We understand the frustration they cause. Inconsiderate or unsafe parking can block access for emergency services, create hazards for pedestrians, and put children at particular risk.

What are we doing to tackle it?

• We regularly visit schools and busy areas to address unsafe parking.
• We work closely with Wyre Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement team to deal with persistent issues.
• We share safety messages through schools, social media, and community engagement to help educate drivers.
• We carry out targeted operations in areas where parking problems are repeatedly reported.
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How you can help

You can report ongoing, unsafe, or dangerous parking using the following:
• Online: Single Online Home at https://www.lancashire.police.uk
• By phone: Call 101 for non-emergencies
• In an emergency: Dial 999 if a vehicle is causing immediate danger
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When reporting, please include as much detail as possible—location, time, vehicle description, and registration number all help us take effective action. You can also speak to your local neighbourhood officers if the issue is ongoing.
Parking might seem like a small matter, but it has a big impact on safety and community wellbeing. By working together, we can help keep Wyre’s roads and neighbourhoods safe.

Let’s encourage responsible parking—for everyone’s benefit.

Keeping Wyre’s Roads Safe

Making our roads safer for everyone is a key focus for the Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team. We’re working hard to tackle behaviours that put lives at risk, and your support plays a big part in that.
Speeding

If speeding is an issue where you live, you can report it online through the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. When concerns are raised, we may carry out Community Road Watch sessions or run targeted speed enforcement in problem areas.
School Drop-Off and Pick-Up

We understand how worrying unsafe driving and parking outside schools can be for parents and local residents. Our officers regularly visit schools to promote safe behaviour, share advice through schools and social media, and work closely with Wyre Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement team to deal with persistent problems.
Anti-Social Driving & Drink/Drug Driving

Dangerous or irresponsible driving has no place on our roads. We continue to carry out focused patrols and enforcement operations to keep our communities protected.
How You Can Help

If you see dangerous driving or parking, please report it via the Lancashire Police website or speak directly with your local neighbourhood officers.

Together, we can help make Wyre’s roads safer for everyone.