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How much crime is there in Garstang?

The police recorded 42.4 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Garstang from September 2023 to August 2026, 44% lower than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 17.8. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 38.6, down from 48.0 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202448.078.6
September 2024 to August 202540.677.4
September 2025 to August 202638.673.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences17.834.1
Shoplifting10.77.1
Other theft3.15.4
Criminal damage and arson3.07.0
Public order2.56.6
Burglary2.03.1
Vehicle crime1.13.8
Drugs0.82.4
Other crime0.62.0
Bicycle theft0.50.5
Theft from the person0.20.4
Possession of weapons0.10.8
Robbery0.00.6
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Preston15.8 km133
Fleetwood16.4 km105
Lancaster16.4 km88.7
Cottam13.5 km70.3
Kirkham15.5 km65.2
Cleveleys17.0 km64.0
Poulton-le-Fylde14.5 km63.0
Fulwood13.5 km61.9
Longridge14.1 km57.8
Thornton15.0 km50.8
Garstang–42.4
The typical town–76.2