Crime in Thornton (Wyre): statistics, rates and trends
1,371 crimes were recorded in Thornton (Wyre) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Thornton (Wyre)
- Questions about crime in Thornton (Wyre)
- About this data
1,371 crimes were recorded in Thornton (Wyre) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 570 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thornton (Wyre) has the 808th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornton (Wyre) | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,371 | 9,353 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 19,823 | 118,743 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornton (Wyre) was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,159). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,371 | 69.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,412 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,341 | 67.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,159 | 58.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,332 | 67.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,593 | 80.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,476 | 74.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,316 | 66.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,467 | 74.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 146 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornton (Wyre) 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+62%) and public order (+47%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 570 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 292 | 14.7 | 0.96 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +62% |
| Other theft | 71 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +20% |
| Public order | 69 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -30% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -38% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -30% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornton (Wyre)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornton (Wyre)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornton (Wyre)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornton (Wyre)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornton (Wyre)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornton (Wyre)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornton (Wyre)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornton (Wyre)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornton (Wyre)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornton (Wyre)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornton (Wyre)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornton (Wyre)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornton (Wyre)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thornton (Wyre)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thornton (Wyre) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thornton (Wyre), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornton (Wyre).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornton (Wyre) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveleys | 1,219 | 96.9 | +40% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 811 | 67.4 | -3% |
| Fleetwood | 3,066 | 122.8 | +78% |
| Blackpool | 27,786 | 180.3 | +161% |
| Kirkham | 679 | 82.5 | +19% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,420 | 78.1 | +13% |
| Garstang | 367 | 53.9 | -22% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 339 | 58.5 | -15% |
4 areas within Thornton (Wyre), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bourne had the highest rate (93.5 per 1,000) and Stanah the lowest (43.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne | Neighbourhood | 6,074 | 568 | 93.5 |
| Marsh Mill | Neighbourhood | 5,401 | 405 | 75.0 |
| Pheasant's Wood | Neighbourhood | 3,314 | 181 | 54.6 |
| Stanah | Neighbourhood | 5,034 | 217 | 43.1 |
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 Thornton (Wyre) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5268 | 84 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Lambs Road | 36 |
| On or near Knowsley Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Alder Lane | 32 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 23 |
| On or near Rydal Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Springbank Avenue | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornton (Wyre) 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 | 467 | 34.1% |
| Not recorded | 292 | 21.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 267 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 9.3% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Thornton (Wyre) has an estimated population of 19,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornton (Wyre) sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornton (Wyre) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Thornton (Wyre) a safe place to live?
Thornton (Wyre) recorded 69.2 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 Thornton (Wyre)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (292).
Is crime in Thornton (Wyre) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornton (Wyre) was down 3% on the year before: 1,371 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,412 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornton (Wyre)?
Thornton (Wyre) 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 Thornton (Wyre). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.