Crime in Lytham St Anne's: statistics, rates and trends
3,302 crimes were recorded in Lytham St Anne's in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lytham St Anne's
- Questions about crime in Lytham St Anne's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,225), anti-social behaviour (863) and shoplifting (218) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 688th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lytham St Anne's | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,302 | 6,067 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 71.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 43,772 | 85,447 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lytham St Anne's peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,875 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (3,228). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,302 | 75.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,710 | 84.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,313 | 75.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,228 | 73.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,524 | 80.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,733 | 85.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,875 | 88.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,380 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,454 | 78.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 274 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lytham St Anne's recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (65% below) and vehicle crime (50% below). On the year before, public order rose from 138 to 182, while shoplifting fell from 352 to 218 and vehicle crime fell from 156 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,225 | 28.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 863 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 212 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 187 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 182 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Burglary | 112 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 68 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -1% |
| Drugs | 50 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Lytham St Anne's; the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Tarleton and Hesketh Bank (35.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lytham St Anne's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | -21% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +135% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | +10% |
| Banks | 218 | 42.6 | -44% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 812 | 67.5 | -11% |
| Southport | 7,588 | 80.0 | +6% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 330 | 35.1 | -53% |
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | -8% |
Of the 9 areas within Lytham St Anne's, Kilgrimol had the highest crime rate (165.2 per 1,000) and Park the lowest (33.5), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgrimol | Neighbourhood | 5,661 | 935 | 165.2 |
| Ashton | Neighbourhood | 6,025 | 750 | 124.5 |
| Lytham West | Neighbourhood | 3,809 | 300 | 78.8 |
| Carnegie | Neighbourhood | 4,388 | 308 | 70.2 |
| Kilnhouse | Neighbourhood | 5,351 | 349 | 65.2 |
| Heyhouses | Neighbourhood | 8,514 | 506 | 59.4 |
| Lytham East | Neighbourhood | 4,634 | 221 | 47.7 |
| Ansdell & Fairhaven | Neighbourhood | 4,200 | 184 | 43.8 |
| Park | Neighbourhood | 3,677 | 123 | 33.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Lytham St Anne's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (239).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 239 |
| On or near Meadowcroft | 113 |
| On or near Don Street | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near St Anne'S Road West | 84 |
| On or near Ribble Street | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 55 |
| On or near Back West Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Back North Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Police Station | 43 |
Of the 2,439 crimes in Lytham St Anne's with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 863 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 989 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 653 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 330 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 130 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Lytham St Anne's has an estimated population of 43,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lytham St Anne's average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lytham St Anne's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lytham St Anne's a safe place to live?
Lytham St Anne's recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 688th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Lytham St Anne's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,225 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (863).
Is crime in Lytham St Anne's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lytham St Anne's was down 11% on the year before: 3,302 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,710 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lytham St Anne's?
About 43,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lytham St Anne's?
Lytham St Anne's is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.