Thornton (Wyre) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Thornton (Wyre) recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 7.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (42.3% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). This pattern aligns with the area’s built-up nature, where high foot traffic and seasonal factors during December may contribute to incidents. The festive season, marked by dark evenings and empty homes during holidays, likely influences the spike in violence and anti-social behaviour, though the exact causal links remain hedged. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime fell below UK averages, reflecting the area’s lower retail density and reduced outdoor activity during the month. The overall crime rate, while higher than the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000, remains consistent with Thornton (Wyre)’s historical performance relative to the UK. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or demographic stability, may play a role in maintaining the area’s relatively low crime levels despite the seasonal fluctuations.

The most dramatic shift in December 2025 was the 600% increase in 'Other crime,' which rose from 1 to 7 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or low-frequency offences, saw an unprecedented jump.2 per 1,000 suggests the area remains well below national norms. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (42.3% of total crimes), were 9% above the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that may partly reflect the season’s impact on public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also spiked, with a 10.7% decline from 28 to 25 incidents, but this category remains 40% above the UK average. For residents, the 4 crimes reported daily provide a tangible benchmark for local crime activity. below the national average.

Thornton (Wyre)'s crime rate rose 28.2% from 5.1 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, marking the largest monthly increase since January 2025. This places the area at 7.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a narrow margin that reflects consistent performance relative to national trends. Locally, the average daily crime count stood at 4 incidents per day, a figure that may partly explain the heightened focus on specific crime types during the festive season. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a rate that aligns with the area’s built-up nature but remains below the national average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, while the absolute number of crimes has risen, the rate of increase is proportionate to the area’s demographic profile. This context is crucial for residents assessing risk and for local authorities planning resource allocation.