Crime in Thornton (Wyre): statistics, rates and trends
1,371 crimes were recorded in Thornton (Wyre) in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thornton (Wyre) at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornton (Wyre)
- Types of crime in Thornton (Wyre)
- Thornton (Wyre) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thornton (Wyre)
- Streets with the most crime in Thornton (Wyre)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornton (Wyre)
- Demographics of Thornton (Wyre)
- Questions about crime in Thornton (Wyre)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (582), anti-social behaviour (269) and criminal damage and arson (105) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 792nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Thornton (Wyre) | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,371 | 9,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 77.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 19,823 | 118,743 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thornton (Wyre) peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,558 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,171). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,371 | 69.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,444 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,336 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,171 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,347 | 68.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,558 | 78.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,462 | 73.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,340 | 67.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,471 | 74.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (60% below) and burglary (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 48 to 93 and other theft rose from 50 to 75, while burglary fell from 52 to 32 and anti-social behaviour fell from 422 to 269.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 582 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 13.6 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +94% |
| Other theft | 75 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Public order | 68 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 38 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Burglary | 32 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Thornton (Wyre); the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Garstang (51.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton (Wyre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveleys | 1,221 | 97.0 | +40% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 812 | 67.5 | -2% |
| Fleetwood | 3,004 | 120.3 | +74% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +156% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | +20% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | +9% |
| Garstang | 348 | 51.1 | -26% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | -14% |
Of the 4 areas within Thornton (Wyre), Bourne had the highest crime rate (91.7 per 1,000) and Stanah the lowest (41.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne | Neighbourhood | 6,074 | 557 | 91.7 |
| Marsh Mill | Neighbourhood | 5,401 | 419 | 77.6 |
| Pheasant's Wood | Neighbourhood | 3,314 | 188 | 56.7 |
| Stanah | Neighbourhood | 5,034 | 207 | 41.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Thornton (Wyre) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B5268” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5268 | 89 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Lambs Road | 38 |
| On or near Alder Lane | 32 |
| On or near Birch Lane | 24 |
| On or near Ivy Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Springbank Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 23 |
Of the 1,102 crimes in Thornton (Wyre) with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Thornton (Wyre) has an estimated population of 19,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thornton (Wyre) average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thornton (Wyre) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thornton (Wyre) a safe place to live?
Thornton (Wyre) recorded 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 792nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thornton (Wyre)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 582 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Thornton (Wyre) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton (Wyre) was down 5% on the year before: 1,371 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thornton (Wyre)?
About 19,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thornton (Wyre)?
Thornton (Wyre) 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.