Garstang Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a continuation of Garstang's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents—35.8% below the UK average. The area's crime picture is shaped by its character as a small built-up area within Wyre, where the mix of rural and urban influences may contribute to distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.4% of all reported crimes, the highest single category, though this rate remains 48% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, was 1% below the national average, suggesting local efforts to manage public order may be effective. The presence of shoplifting at 17.7% of total crimes, 43% above the UK average, aligns with the area's retail presence, which may drive such incidents. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures: the start of summer typically sees increased tourism and longer daylight hours, which may both reduce opportunities for some crimes and create new dynamics in others. Theft from the person, while only accounting for 5.9% of total crimes, is 100% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local vulnerabilities such as foot traffic patterns or the presence of unsecured valuables. The overall crime rate's decline from the previous month's 6.4 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents suggests a positive trend, though the 100% increase in certain categories indicates the need for targeted awareness. This combination of factors illustrates a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends, with Garstang's small population and rural-urban mix likely shaping its unique crime profile.

June 2025 saw a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour, the most significant month-on-month decrease in any category. This drop may partly explain the overall rate's decline, though other theft, public order, and criminal damage each rose by 100% compared to the previous month. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mix of local and national trends: shoplifting remains 43% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences are 48% below. Theft from the person in Garstang is 100% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 1% below national levels. Residents should be aware that while overall crime is falling, specific vulnerabilities such as theft from individuals remain elevated. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson may reflect seasonal factors, with the start of summer increasing outdoor activities and associated risks.

Garstang's crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 19.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.4 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with its rate 35.8% below the national average. Daily crime statistics reveal a local figure of approximately one reported crime per day in Garstang, a low frequency that aligns with the area's small population of 6,573. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 193 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against the population, this translates to a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the 100% increase in theft from the person compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability. The drop from June 2025's rate to the previous month's suggests a possible seasonal shift, with the start of summer potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime while increasing others.