Crime in Warton (Fylde): statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Warton (Fylde) in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Warton (Fylde)
- Questions about crime in Warton (Fylde)
- About this data
339 crimes were recorded in Warton (Fylde) in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Warton (Fylde) has the 994th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warton (Fylde) | Fylde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 339 | 6,265 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 73.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 85,447 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warton (Fylde) was highest in the year to July 2018 (549 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (326). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 339 | 58.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 397 | 68.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 408 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 396 | 68.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 326 | 56.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 378 | 65.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 361 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 395 | 68.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 549 | 94.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warton (Fylde) 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 26.2 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 16.4 | 1.07 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +5% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -5% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +167% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Warton (Fylde)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warton (Fylde) recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warton (Fylde)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warton (Fylde) recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warton (Fylde)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warton (Fylde) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warton (Fylde)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warton (Fylde) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warton (Fylde)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warton (Fylde) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warton (Fylde)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warton (Fylde) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warton (Fylde)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warton (Fylde) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warton (Fylde)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warton (Fylde) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warton (Fylde)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warton (Fylde) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warton (Fylde)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warton (Fylde) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warton (Fylde)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warton (Fylde) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warton (Fylde)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warton (Fylde) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warton (Fylde)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warton (Fylde) recorded 1 report 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 Warton (Fylde), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warton (Fylde).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham | 679 | 82.5 | +41% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,420 | 78.1 | +34% |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 350 | 37.2 | -36% |
| Banks | 226 | 44.1 | -25% |
| Longton | 363 | 31.7 | -46% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 528 | 54.6 | -7% |
| Penwortham | 1,161 | 64.5 | +10% |
| Blackpool | 27,786 | 180.3 | +208% |
1 areas within Warton (Fylde), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Warton had the highest rate (58.5 per 1,000) and Warton the lowest (58.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warton | Neighbourhood | 5,794 | 339 | 58.5 |
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 Warton (Fylde) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ribble View Close | 35 |
| On or near Canberraway | 32 |
| On or near Peg Way | 22 |
| On or near Bryning Lane | 19 |
| On or near Butlers Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Alderville Close | 11 |
| On or near Fir Grove | 11 |
| On or near Primrose Close | 10 |
| On or near The Crescent | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warton (Fylde) 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 | 118 | 34.8% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 28.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Warton (Fylde) has an estimated population of 5,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warton (Fylde) sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Warton (Fylde) a safe place to live?
Warton (Fylde) recorded 58.5 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 Warton (Fylde)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Warton (Fylde) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warton (Fylde) was down 15% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 397 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warton (Fylde)?
Warton (Fylde) 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 Warton (Fylde). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.