Wyre Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wyre’s crime rate in January 2024 was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, 16.2% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the country, though the composition of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.5% of all incidents and contributing 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 12% below the UK average for this category, suggesting Wyre may have effective community policing or lower levels of socioeconomic disparity compared to the national context. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 22% of all crimes and standing at 1.4 per 1,000—41% above the UK average. This discrepancy could reflect local factors such as population density, the presence of public spaces, or specific challenges in certain neighbourhoods. The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely influenced crime patterns, with fewer opportunities for shoplifting and outdoor crimes typical of other months. However, the spike in robbery and the rise in shoplifting suggest that targeted criminal activity persists despite these seasonal trends. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, may also be shaped by Wyre’s geographic profile—a mix of urban and rural areas with varying levels of economic activity and policing resources. These factors collectively illustrate a district with generally low crime but specific pockets of concern that require tailored interventions.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in robbery, which surged by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents). This increase, while small in absolute terms, underscores a sharp shift in violent crime dynamics during January. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 44.7% (from 38 to 21), marking one of the most significant declines in the dataset. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, contributing 22% of all incidents, but this category was 41% above the UK average, a disparity that could reflect local social or environmental conditions. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 75.7% (from 37 to 65), potentially linked to post-holiday retail activity or targeted enforcement efforts. These fluctuations highlight the uneven distribution of crime risks, with some categories—such as burglary and public order offences—remaining well below UK averages, suggesting Wyre’s crime profile differs significantly from the national norm.

Wyre's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported across the 31 days, translating to a localised figure of one crime for every 161 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, Wyre’s population density and geographic characteristics—likely a mix of urban and semi-rural areas—play a role in shaping these figures. The reduction in vehicle crime by 44.7% (from 38 to 21) and the drop in other crime by 43.5% (from 23 to 13) further suggest that broader environmental or community factors may be contributing to the overall trend. These changes, while modest, could reflect improved policing efforts or shifts in community engagement during the month.