Wyre Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Wyre’s crime rate rise slightly to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from September but still 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7. This places the area among the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30.0%. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, Wyre’s crime profile shows distinct patterns: property crimes are 37% below the national average, but anti-social behaviour is 59% higher, a stark contrast that may reflect local social dynamics. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributes to increased anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related incidents in public spaces. This aligns with broader trends in similar-sized towns where seasonal transitions correlate with spikes in disorder-related crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remain significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective local measures in retail and transport security. The relatively low rates of burglary and theft from the person may indicate strong community engagement or proactive policing in residential areas, though these figures should be monitored for consistency over time.

Wyre’s crime rate rose by 2.2% in October 2025 compared to September, but key categories show divergence. Bicycle theft increased by 40% (5 to 7), a spike that may be linked to Halloween-related activity or seasonal bike usage. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell by 50%, possibly due to heightened vigilance during darker evenings or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, now at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, is 59% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, a significant outlier that could reflect local challenges in managing public spaces. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remain 14% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective interventions in domestic or community safety. Other notable shifts include a 31.6% rise in 'other crime' (19 to 25) and a 19% increase in burglary (21 to 25), though both remain well below UK averages. Residents might find the 59% above-average anti-social behaviour rate particularly relevant, as it indicates a need for targeted community support or environmental improvements in high-traffic areas.

Wyre’s October 2025 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.2% increase from September’s 6.5, reflecting a marginal upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, highlights the persistent presence of crime in daily life. When scaled to the population of 118,743, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 152 residents provides context for residents: over the course of October, each resident faced a 0.65% chance of being directly affected by crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, which would equate to roughly 1 in 125 residents per month. However, the significant disparity in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour being 59% above the UK average—suggests that Wyre’s challenges are not uniform. The population context also reveals that Wyre’s lower overall rate may be partly due to its size; smaller local authority districts often have more stable crime patterns compared to larger urban areas. This comparison underscores the need for tailored strategies that address Wyre’s unique crime profile, particularly in areas where local rates deviate from national trends.