Saint Anne's on the Sea Crime Overview
Saint Anne's on the Sea is the third safest medium-sized town in Lancashire, and is the 119th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire's 241 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Saint Anne's on the Sea in 2020 was 32 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 127% lower than the Lancashire rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Saint Anne's on the Sea is among the top 20 safest medium-sized towns, and the 5,360th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Saint Anne's on the Sea was the worst medium-sized town in Lancashire for robbery, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.07 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Saint Anne's on the Sea are violence and sexual offences, with 398 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 14. This is 4.0% lower than 2019's figure of 414 offences and a difference of 0.59 from 2019's crime rate of 15. Saint Anne's on the Sea's least common crime is theft from the person, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 67% from 2019's figure of 5 crimes.
Compare Saint Anne's on the Sea to other towns and cities
See how Saint Anne's on the Sea shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Saint Anne's on the Sea and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Saint Anne's on the Sea Crime Map
Crime in Saint Anne's on the Sea Compared To Lancashire
Summary of Crimes in Saint Anne's on the Sea This Year
| Saint Anne's on the Sea | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,012 | 36.83 | 88,466 | 58.63 | 59% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 8 | 0.29 | 867 | 0.57 | 97% safer |
| Burglary | 41 | 1.49 | 7,491 | 4.96 | 233% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 103 | 3.75 | 13,628 | 9.03 | 141% safer |
| Drugs | 21 | 0.76 | 2,486 | 1.65 | 117% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 0.76 | 2,591 | 1.72 | 126% safer |
| Other Theft | 96 | 3.49 | 9,770 | 6.48 | 86% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 10 | 0.36 | 989 | 0.66 | 83% safer |
| Public Order | 60 | 2.18 | 8,094 | 5.36 | 146% safer |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.15 | 752 | 0.50 | 233% safer |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 2.51 | 5,411 | 3.59 | 43% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.11 | 555 | 0.37 | 236% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 42 | 1.53 | 6,257 | 4.15 | 171% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 398 | 14.48 | 50,363 | 33.38 | 131% safer |
Saint Anne's on the Sea Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood | 748 | 21.96 | 45% safer |
| Lytham St Anne's | 1,117 | 25.28 | 26% safer |
| Saint Anne's on the Sea | 876 | 31.88 | - |
| Ormskirk | 1,040 | 39.60 | 19% more dangerous |
| Leyland | 2,369 | 59.98 | 47% more dangerous |
| Skelmersdale | 2,234 | 65.88 | 52% more dangerous |
| Chorley | 3,048 | 81.04 | 61% more dangerous |
| Morecambe | 3,093 | 87.16 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Saint Anne's on the Sea
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Saint Anne's on the Sea
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Brighton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Avon Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shepherd Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lightburne Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Theft from the person | On or near Dove Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Wyre Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Leonard'S Road East | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Amy Johnson Way | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Bicycle theft | On or near St Anne'S Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Bromley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Edward Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Preesall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Martin Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Back North Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Stephen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Saint Anne's on the Sea Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 19 | 20 | 37 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.62 | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.44 | 0.69 | 0.51 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.11 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.36 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.95 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.33 | 0.15 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.18 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 18 | 15 | 14 | Getting worse |
Changes In Saint Anne's on the Sea's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Saint Anne's on the Sea to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Anne's on the Sea | 31.88 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 53% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 59% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 62% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 67% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 69% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 76% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 77% more dangerous |
Crime in Saint Anne's on the Sea's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansdell & Fairhaven | 334 | 32 | Second |
| St Annes Town | 805 | 79 | First |
Crime in Saint Anne's on the Sea During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Saint Anne's on the Sea change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Saint Anne's on the Sea saw a 600% increase in vehicle crime. Saint Anne's on the Sea saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 94% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +29% | +224% | +228% | +206% | +26% | +111% | +18% | +9% | +94% | +36% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -50% | -33% | -94% | -88% | +50% | -63% | -60% | +20% | -80% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -68% | -55% | -86% | - | -46% | +88% | +33% | -17% | -42% | -13% |
| Drugs | -75% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Crime | - | -33% | -67% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -72% | -45% | +20% | -9% | - | +13% | +57% | -50% | -22% | -60% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Public Order | -38% | -13% | -44% | -63% | -43% | +50% | -17% | -33% | - | +80% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | -80% | -44% | -70% | +17% | +250% | -60% | -86% | -88% | -79% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +600% | - | +20% | -25% | -50% | -75% | -71% | +25% | - | +20% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -48% | -11% | +52% | +16% | +5% | +10% | +3% | +48% | -29% | +27% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Saint Anne's on the Sea
What police force serves Saint Anne's on the Sea?
Saint Anne's on the Sea's local territorial police force is the Lancashire Constabulary.How dangerous is Saint Anne's on the Sea?
Saint Anne's on the Sea is the third safest medium-sized town in Lancashire.What is Saint Anne's on the Sea's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Saint Anne's on the Sea are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Saint Anne's on the Sea?
Saint Anne's on the Sea's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021