Garstang Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Garstang’s overall crime rate stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.4% below the UK average of 7.3. This lower-than-average rate reflects a broader trend in the area, where community-focused policing and the relatively small population size may contribute to a more contained crime environment. The breakdown of crimes highlights a notable shift: violent crime accounted for 31.4% of all incidents, with 11 reports of violence and sexual offences, while property crime represented 8.6%, with 7 cases of burglary, shoplifting, and other theft. This imbalance between violent and property crime suggests that interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prominent in Garstang than in many other areas. Anti-social behaviour, the most frequently reported category, made up 42.9% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to November’s seasonal events, such as Bonfire Night and the early start of Black Friday shopping, which can increase tensions in public spaces. However, the overall crime rate remains low, with only 35 incidents reported in a month — a figure that underscores the area’s comparative safety despite the rise in specific categories. The UK comparison also reveals stark contrasts: while burglary in Garstang was 67% above the national average, crimes like criminal damage and arson were 43% below, and public order offences were 57% below the UK rate. These discrepancies may reflect the built-up nature of Garstang, where community cohesion and local initiatives could mitigate certain types of crime. The seasonality of November, with its darker evenings and transient crowds, likely exacerbates anti-social behaviour, but the overall trend remains one of relative stability. This profile suggests that while Garstang faces unique challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts, its crime profile is still significantly safer than the national average.

Violent crime outpaced property crime in November, with 11 incidents compared to 7 property-related crimes. This shift contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Anti-social behaviour — the most frequent offence — was 117% above the UK average, with 15 incidents reported. This category’s sharp rise may reflect the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can amplify rowdy behaviour in public spaces. Meanwhile, burglary saw a 100% increase from October, rising from 0 to 3 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential vulnerability in residential security during the darker evenings of November. Conversely, other theft and shoplifting both fell by 75%, indicating a possible seasonal dip in retail-related crimes linked to the post-Christmas shopping period. The balance between violent and property crime also highlights a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts appear to play a larger role than financial crimes, a trend that may reflect Garstang’s community structure and social interactions.

Garstang’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 6.0% compared to October, increasing from 5.0 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 27.4% below the UK average, though the rate has climbed slightly over the past month. Locally, this translates to roughly one crime reported per day across Garstang’s 6,573 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a community of this size. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 188 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime in comparison to larger urban centres. The population context further underscores that even with a 6% monthly increase, the overall number of crimes remains modest — 35 total incidents in a month, which equates to just 0.5% of the population being directly affected. This suggests that while the rate is rising, the absolute impact on residents remains limited, particularly when compared to areas with higher population densities where crime can feel more pervasive.