Crime in Warton (Fylde): statistics, rates and trends
344 crimes were recorded in Warton (Fylde) in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warton (Fylde) at a glance
- Crime trends in Warton (Fylde)
- Types of crime in Warton (Fylde)
- Warton (Fylde) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Warton (Fylde)
- Streets with the most crime in Warton (Fylde)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warton (Fylde)
- Demographics of Warton (Fylde)
- Questions about crime in Warton (Fylde)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (154), anti-social behaviour (87) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 968th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Warton (Fylde) | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 344 | 6,067 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 71.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 85,447 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warton (Fylde) peaked in the year to August 2018 (527 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (319). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 344 | 59.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 393 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 405 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 401 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 319 | 55.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 375 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 381 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 397 | 68.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 527 | 91.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (39% below) and violence and sexual offences (22% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 145 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 26.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 15.0 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Warton (Fylde); the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | +40% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | +27% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 330 | 35.1 | -41% |
| Banks | 218 | 42.6 | -28% |
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -46% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 509 | 52.7 | -11% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | +6% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +198% |
Warton is the one area listed within Warton (Fylde), with 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warton | Neighbourhood | 5,794 | 344 | 59.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Warton (Fylde) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canberraway” and “Ribble View Close” (35 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canberraway | 35 |
| On or near Ribble View Close | 35 |
| On or near Peg Way | 21 |
| On or near Bryning Lane | 17 |
| On or near Fir Grove | 14 |
| On or near Alderville Close | 12 |
| On or near Butlers Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Primrose Close | 11 |
| On or near Riversleigh Way | 11 |
Of the 257 crimes in Warton (Fylde) with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 19.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Warton (Fylde) has an estimated population of 5,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warton (Fylde) average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Warton (Fylde) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warton (Fylde) a safe place to live?
Warton (Fylde) recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 968th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Warton (Fylde)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Warton (Fylde) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warton (Fylde) was down 12% on the year before: 344 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 393 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warton (Fylde)?
About 5,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warton (Fylde)?
Warton (Fylde) 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.