Thornton (Wyre) Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thornton (Wyre) recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's distinct position within the national crime profile, where the built-up nature of the community appears to drive a different mix of offences compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46% of all reported incidents — a rate of 2.5 per 1,000, 6% below the UK average for this category. The second most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which occurred at 1.4 per 1,000 — 9% above the UK's 1.3 per 1,000. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as the density of residential areas or community engagement dynamics, may influence anti-social behaviour rates in ways that differ from broader UK trends. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back and Halloween creating darker evenings — likely contributed to the elevated rate of anti-social behaviour, as reduced visibility and increased social gatherings may amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, property crime rates in Thornton (Wyre) remained significantly below the UK average, with criminal damage and arson at 0.5 per 1,000 (15% below the UK's 0.6 per 1,000) and other theft cases at 0.3 per 1,000 (46% below the UK's 0.6 per 1,000). This pattern may reflect the area's lower population density and a more cohesive community structure. The overall crime picture for October 2024 illustrates a balance between persistent violent crime and a marked reduction in property-related offences, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in shaping the monthly dynamics.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with other theft cases surging by 200% (from 2 to 6) and bicycle theft doubling from zero to one incident. This sharp rise in other theft may partly explain the 46% gap between Thornton (Wyre)'s rate and the UK average for that category. Conversely, shoplifting cases fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), a decline consistent with the seasonal context of October — a month marked by shorter evenings and Halloween, which may have reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Vehicle crime also dropped by 66.7%, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, though the area's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 remains 79% below the national benchmark. This contrast highlights the area's unique dynamics, where property crime rates are lower than the UK average despite the presence of a built-up area. For residents, the 200% increase in other theft cases is a concrete data point that may warrant heightened awareness in personal security measures.

Thornton (Wyre)'s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decrease from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in October, a month marked by seasonal transitions and shorter daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area's overall low crime profile relative to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 18,807 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 188 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate contrasts with the UK's broader context, where higher population density and urban dynamics typically drive more frequent crime reporting. The comparison highlights Thornton (Wyre)'s position as a community with a distinct crime profile, shaped by its geographical and social characteristics, though specific causal links between these factors and the observed rates.