Thornton (Wyre) Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thornton (Wyre) maintained a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2023, a figure 37.5% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area's generally low crime profile, reflects a combination of demographic and geographic factors. As a built-up area within Wyre, Thornton likely benefits from a mix of residential stability and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. The most prevalent crime type was Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents (37 cases), followed by Anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and Criminal damage and arson (11 cases). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics: December's dark evenings and holiday-related disruptions may have contributed to increased reports of violence, while the absence of large-scale retail events could explain lower shoplifting rates. However, the area's overall safety is underscored by its performance across key categories—Violence and sexual offences are 24% below the UK average, and Anti-social behaviour is 25% below. This suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or seasonal crime prevention campaigns, may have played a role in mitigating risks. The contrast with categories like Other crime (67% above UK average) highlights the need for targeted interventions, though these remain isolated compared to national trends. As a small built-up area, Thornton's crime profile is shaped by its proximity to rural landscapes and its limited industrial activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

December 2023 saw dramatic swings in specific crime categories, with Other crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and Other theft rising by 200% (from 2 to 6). These increases, though concentrated in small numbers, highlight unusual activity in areas typically underreported. Conversely, Anti-social behaviour dropped by 60% (from 35 to 14), possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the festive season or increased community engagement. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents, but this rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 24% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson fell by 31.3% (from 16 to 11), which may align with seasonal patterns of reduced vandalism during colder months. Meanwhile, categories like Other crime (67% above UK average) and Possession of weapons (67% above) suggest localized issues that warrant closer attention.

Thornton (Wyre)'s crime rate in December 2023 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.6% decline from November's 4.9 per 1,000. This decrease, though modest, suggests a slight easing of pressure on local services. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 221 residents during December. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low compared to national benchmarks. The population size of 18,807 further scales these figures, highlighting that even with 85 total crimes, the distribution across the community remains relatively sparse. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the drop from November may reflect seasonal shifts, such as fewer holiday-related incidents or temporary reductions in certain types of crime.