Crime in Lytham St Anne's: statistics, rates and trends
3,420 crimes were recorded in Lytham St Anne's in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lytham St Anne's at a glance
- Crime trends in Lytham St Anne's
- Types of crime in Lytham St Anne's
- Lytham St Anne's compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Lytham St Anne's
- Streets with the most crime in Lytham St Anne's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lytham St Anne's
- Population and deprivation in Lytham St Anne's
- Questions about crime in Lytham St Anne's
- About this data
3,420 crimes were recorded in Lytham St Anne's in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,214 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lytham St Anne's has the 648th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lytham St Anne's | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,420 | 6,265 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 73.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 43,772 | 85,447 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lytham St Anne's was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,831 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (3,245). Over the whole period it rose 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,420 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,566 | 81.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,357 | 76.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,245 | 74.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,513 | 80.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,831 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,725 | 85.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,454 | 78.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,407 | 77.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 308 |
| June 2026 | 297 |
| May 2026 | 297 |
| April 2026 | 287 |
| March 2026 | 262 |
| February 2026 | 237 |
| January 2026 | 232 |
| December 2025 | 251 |
| November 2025 | 301 |
| October 2025 | 291 |
| September 2025 | 265 |
| August 2025 | 392 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lytham St Anne's over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in public order (+35%) and other crime (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,214 | 27.7 | 0.81 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 968 | 22.1 | 1.44 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 4.8 | 0.58 | -40% |
| Other theft | 183 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +1% |
| Public order | 181 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -7% |
| Burglary | 120 | 2.7 | 0.78 | +3% |
| Other crime | 73 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +16% |
| Drugs | 47 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +11% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lytham St Anne's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lytham St Anne's recorded 1,214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lytham St Anne's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lytham St Anne's recorded 968 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lytham St Anne's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lytham St Anne's recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lytham St Anne's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lytham St Anne's recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lytham St Anne's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lytham St Anne's recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lytham St Anne's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lytham St Anne's recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lytham St Anne's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lytham St Anne's recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lytham St Anne's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lytham St Anne's recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lytham St Anne's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lytham St Anne's recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lytham St Anne's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lytham St Anne's recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lytham St Anne's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lytham St Anne's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lytham St Anne's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lytham St Anne's recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lytham St Anne's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lytham St Anne's recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lytham St Anne's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lytham St Anne's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lytham St Anne's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lytham St Anne's.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lytham St Anne's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton (Fylde) | 339 | 58.5 | -25% |
| Blackpool | 27,786 | 180.3 | +131% |
| Kirkham | 679 | 82.5 | +6% |
| Banks | 226 | 44.1 | -44% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 811 | 67.4 | -14% |
| Southport | 7,654 | 80.6 | +3% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 350 | 37.2 | -52% |
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | -11% |
9 areas within Lytham St Anne's, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kilgrimol had the highest rate (175.9 per 1,000) and Park the lowest (34.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgrimol | Neighbourhood | 5,661 | 996 | 175.9 |
| Ashton | Neighbourhood | 6,025 | 787 | 130.6 |
| Lytham West | Neighbourhood | 3,809 | 303 | 79.5 |
| Carnegie | Neighbourhood | 4,388 | 318 | 72.5 |
| Kilnhouse | Neighbourhood | 5,351 | 356 | 66.5 |
| Heyhouses | Neighbourhood | 8,514 | 516 | 60.6 |
| Lytham East | Neighbourhood | 4,634 | 230 | 49.6 |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven | Neighbourhood | 4,200 | 188 | 44.8 |
| Park | Neighbourhood | 3,677 | 127 | 34.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lytham St Anne's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 255 |
| On or near Meadowcroft | 115 |
| On or near Don Street | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near St Anne'S Road West | 87 |
| On or near Ribble Street | 63 |
| On or near Back West Crescent | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Police Station | 49 |
| On or near St George'S Lane | 47 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lytham St Anne's over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 995 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 968 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 678 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 313 | 9.2% |
| Local resolution | 134 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.5% |
Lytham St Anne's has an estimated population of 43,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lytham St Anne's sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lytham St Anne's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.2% |
Is Lytham St Anne's a safe place to live?
Lytham St Anne's recorded 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lytham St Anne's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (968).
Is crime in Lytham St Anne's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lytham St Anne's was down 4% on the year before: 3,420 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,566 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lytham St Anne's?
Lytham St Anne's is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lytham St Anne's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.