Thornton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Lancashire, and is the 84th most dangerous overall out of Lancashire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Thornton in 2021 was 42 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 82% lower than the Lancashire rate of 77 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Thornton is the 229th safest small town, and the 4,304th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2021, Thornton was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in Lancashire for shoplifting, with 18 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.90 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2021 was also a bad month for Thornton residents, when it was Lancashire's most dangerous SmallTown.ToInlineText() for theft from the person, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.10 per 1,000 residents. Thornton recorded 1 report of bicycle theft during May 2021, making its crime rate of 0.05 the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() for bicycle theft in Lancashire that month.
The most common crimes in Thornton are violence and sexual offences, with 496 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 20% higher than 2020's figure of 397 offences and a difference of 4.94 from 2020's crime rate of 20. Thornton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 600% from 2020's figure of 7 crimes.
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21% lower, regional crime rate
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72% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Thornton is 21% lower than the North West and 72% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Thornton represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 848 |
| 2020 | 36 | 722 |
| 2019 | 37 | 740 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1,012 |
| 2017 | 34 | 681 |
| 2016 | 31 | 613 |
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| Thornton | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 563 | 28.12 | 72,689 | 48.18 | 71% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.05 | 709 | 0.47 | 840% safer |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.35 | 6,454 | 4.28 | 217% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 89 | 4.45 | 14,182 | 9.40 | 111% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.20 | 2,512 | 1.66 | 730% safer |
| Other Crime | 28 | 1.40 | 3,131 | 2.08 | 49% safer |
| Other Theft | 54 | 2.70 | 9,288 | 6.16 | 128% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.35 | 1,154 | 0.76 | 117% safer |
| Public Order | 56 | 2.80 | 9,630 | 6.38 | 128% safer |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 2.35 | 5,889 | 3.90 | 66% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.10 | 686 | 0.45 | 350% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 37 | 1.85 | 6,033 | 4.00 | 116% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 496 | 24.77 | 55,909 | 37.06 | 50% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euxton | 515 | 39.26 | 8% safer |
| Up Holland | 310 | 41.01 | 3.3% safer |
| Penwortham | 935 | 41.07 | 3.1% safer |
| Longridge | 340 | 41.39 | 2.3% safer |
| Heysham | 680 | 41.40 | 2.3% safer |
| Thornton | 848 | 42.36 | - |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 771 | 42.57 | 0.49% more dangerous |
| Barnoldswick | 484 | 45.39 | 7% more dangerous |
| Clitheroe | 768 | 46.12 | 8% more dangerous |
| Coppull | 420 | 50.18 | 16% more dangerous |
| Clayton-le-Woods | 820 | 51.37 | 18% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Bryony Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lancaster Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near John Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thistle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Keats Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near The Stables | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Runriggs | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Heys Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Victoria Road East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Springfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Southdown Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandown Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Runriggs | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wembley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kildare Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Patterdale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Grizedale Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Colesville Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 20 | 38 | 28 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.05 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 4.2 | 5 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.55 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.75 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.35 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.70 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.30 | - | 0.10 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22 | 18 | 20 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 6% safer |
| Thornton | 42.36 | - |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 15% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 37% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 49% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 62% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 66% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 72% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveleys East | 298 | 39 | First |
| Thornton East & Carleton West | 247 | 27 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Thornton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Thornton saw a 600% increase in vehicle crime. Thornton saw a large fall in shoplifting during April, when it fell by 90% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +71% | +167% | +127% | +420% | -23% | -40% | +65% | +185% | +123% | +100% |
| Burglary | +133% | - | +300% | -75% | -38% | -50% | -80% | +50% | +200% | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +25% | -20% | -45% | -20% | - | - | +450% | +167% | -11% | +13% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - |
| Other Crime | -40% | - | - | -33% | -33% | - | - | - | - | +200% |
| Other Theft | +67% | -83% | -33% | -40% | -70% | +67% | -63% | +75% | - | +60% |
| Public Order | +33% | -33% | -40% | +200% | -83% | -25% | -50% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | -90% | -50% | -33% | - | - | +50% | -86% | -60% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +60% | -25% | -50% | -67% | -71% | - | -75% | -86% | +600% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -3% | -24% | -40% | +13% | +42% | +30% | +17% | +52% | +43% | +23% |
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