Garstang Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Garstang's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This significant gap underscores the area's generally low crime profile, which is consistent with its status as a built-up area within Wyre, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30%. These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a month typically marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. The data also shows that shoplifting, while increasing by 50% from two to three incidents, remains 19% below the UK average. This suggests that while local factors such as post-holiday retail patterns may influence crime trends, Garstang continues to perform better than the national average in most categories. The relatively low rates of burglary and drugs-related crimes—both 33% and 23% below UK averages, respectively—further reinforce the area's overall safety. However, the rise in these specific categories highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, as even small increases in low-base crimes can indicate emerging trends. The combination of these factors illustrates an area where crime remains rare but not entirely absent, with seasonal and local dynamics playing a key role in shaping the monthly profile.

The most notable improvement in January 2025 was the 75% reduction in 'other theft' crimes, which fell from four to one. This decline, coupled with a 25% drop in anti-social behaviour (from eight to six), suggests a possible shift in local dynamics during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, though they were 52% below the UK average. The increase in burglary and drugs-related crimes—both rising by 100%—contrasts with the overall downward trend, indicating pockets of activity that require further attention. Shoplifting also saw a 50% increase, potentially linked to seasonal retail patterns, though the rate remains 19% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors and broader national trends, with some categories showing resilience despite the overall decline.

Garstang's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.3% reduction from the previous month's rate of 4.6. This decline aligns with the post-holiday seasonal pattern, which typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 6,573, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 329 residents. This statistic provides a clear snapshot of the frequency of crime relative to the local population, offering residents a tangible measure of their monthly risk. The drop from the previous month's rate suggests that seasonal factors and possibly targeted local initiatives may have contributed to the reduction. The low crime rate, combined with the daily and population-based metrics, illustrates a relatively safe built-up area within Wyre, where crime remains a rare occurrence.