Wyre Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wyre's overall crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's historical pattern of lower-than-average crime rates. Violence and sexual offences were the most common crime type, accounting for 35.6% of all incidents (284 cases), with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 — 4% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 28.1% of all crimes (224 cases) at 1.9 per 1,000, significantly higher than the UK's 1.0 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect Wyre's unique social fabric, where community interactions and public spaces could contribute to higher reports of disruptive behaviour. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days — likely influenced crime patterns, with fewer outdoor crimes typical of this time of year. While property crimes (203 cases) accounted for 25.5% of total incidents, the distribution of these crimes was uneven, with burglary and other theft showing marked fluctuations. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (68% below UK average) and vehicle crime (27% below) suggest that Wyre's infrastructure, such as secure parking and retail environments, may play a role in mitigating these specific risks. However, the sharp increase in burglary highlights the need for targeted measures to address property crime vulnerabilities during the winter months.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 117.6% increase in burglary, rising from 17 to 37 incidents. This jump, though not uncommon in January (a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity), may partly reflect seasonal patterns in property crime. Simultaneously, theft from the person doubled, with two incidents reported — a stark contrast to the previous month's zero. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly above the UK average, at 1.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 1.0 per 1,000. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing public disorder, which may be linked to Wyre's community dynamics. Other theft fell by 35.1% (57 to 37), due to increased security measures or seasonal factors. Vehicle crime also dropped by 26.7%, a trend consistent with reduced foot traffic during January's shorter days. These shifts illustrate how crime patterns can fluctuate based on both local conditions and broader seasonal influences.

Wyre's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable compared to December, increasing by just 1.7% (6.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents). This suggests no major shifts in overall safety, though the composition of crime types shows notable variation. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that may help residents contextualise local risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects the area's population of 118,743. This figure is particularly useful for understanding the scale of crime relative to the local community, though it does not capture the frequency of individual crime types. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the sharp rise in burglary, which highlights how crime patterns can shift without affecting the broader trend. This suggests that targeted interventions may be more effective than broad policy changes in addressing specific issues.