Wyre Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wyre's crime picture in February 2024, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000, was 4% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 placed Wyre 8.5% below the national average of 7.1 per 1,000, a position consistent with the area's lower population density and possibly more rural character. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 21.3% of total crimes and 33% above the UK average. This suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly during winter months when low outdoor activity may concentrate social interactions. The seasonal context of February—marked by cold weather and reduced daylight—may have influenced the prominence of indoor-related offences such as anti-social behaviour and violence. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with shoplifting and other thefts collectively accounting for 12.5% of reports. These figures are consistent with Wyre's likely status as a mixed-use area with a balance of residential and commercial zones, where property crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. The data also highlights the significance of seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns, with February's pre-spring lull contributing to the dominance of violent and social offences over property-related incidents.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons surging by 166.7% (3 to 8 incidents) and vehicle crime increasing by 85.7% (21 to 39). These jumps contrast with declines in robbery (-66.7%) and theft from the person (-50.0%), which fell to 2 and 1 incidents respectively. The dominance of violent crime, at 40% of total reports, places Wyre 4% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also stood out, contributing 21.3% of crimes and 33% above the UK average. Meanwhile, categories like drugs (52% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) remain significantly underrepresented. For residents, the 85.7% increase in vehicle crime is a concrete data point to consider, particularly for those parking in high-traffic areas. The seasonal context of February—typically a low point for outdoor activity—may have influenced these trends, though the sharp rise in weapon possession suggests other factors are at play.

Wyre's crime rate in February 2024 rose 3.9% compared to January's 6.2 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were recorded across the 29-day month, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a snapshot of how frequently residents encounter crime in their communities. When viewed alongside the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Wyre remains 8.5% below the national rate, highlighting its relatively safer position. However, the rise from January indicates the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and public order offences, which saw significant month-on-month increases. The population context further underscores that while Wyre's crime rate is lower than the UK average, the localised nature of crime means residents may experience different patterns based on their specific neighbourhoods and activities.