Garstang Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant crime category in Garstang during October 2025, accounting for 48.5% of the 33 total incidents recorded. With a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively safe profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: while anti-social behaviour in Garstang is 90% above the UK average, violent crimes and shoplifting are both significantly below national levels. This divergence may be influenced by the area's characteristics as a small built-up community within Wyre, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could mitigate some forms of crime. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween period, may have contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in environments with reduced visibility and increased social gatherings. Meanwhile, the decline in shoplifting and public order offences could reflect the impact of local initiatives or heightened awareness during the month. The overall crime rate, while modest, highlights the need for targeted strategies to address the specific challenges posed by anti-social behaviour, which remains a focal point for local authorities and residents alike.

October 2025 saw a significant shift in crime patterns, with bicycle theft doubling from one to two incidents (a 100% increase) and other theft rising from zero to four (also a 100% increase). This contrasts sharply with an 83.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from six to one incident. The decrease in violent crimes, including a 22.2% reduction in violence and sexual offences, suggests a potential seasonal effect linked to shorter evenings and the transition from autumn to winter. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 48.5% of total crimes, remains 90% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge that outpaces national trends. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, and shoplifting, criminal damage, and drugs-related crimes all declined, aligning with the UK average or falling below it. These fluctuations may reflect localised factors, such as community initiatives or changes in public activity patterns during the month.

Garstang's crime rate in October 2025 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 21.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 35.1% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 199 residents. This context suggests a relatively low level of risk for residents compared to both the previous month and the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's safety: with 6,573 residents, the 33 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, though localised spikes in specific categories like anti-social behaviour indicate areas requiring focused attention. The consistency in the downward trend from September to October may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the end of the Halloween period, which could have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.