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Crime in Carleton

Carleton had 186 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 20 Wyre areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Wyre area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

FY6, Wyre · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carleton

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108.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 20Wyre rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

48 Mar 53 Apr 60 May 45 Jun 62 Jul 79 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carleton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting6334%
violence5731%
anti-social behaviour2111%
public order105%
vehicle crime105%
theft74%
bike theft53%
criminal damage42%

Carleton against Wyre

TypeCarleton per 1,000Middle Wyre areaChange
Violence33.333.5▲ 2%
Burglary0.62.1–
Vehicle crime5.82.20%
Anti-social behaviour12.312.3▲ 11%
Theft and robbery8.86.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Highfurlong127▲ 3%
Carleton108.8▲ 16%
Churchtown105.3▲ 23%
Greenlands105.1▲ 3%
Poulton-le-Fylde93.6▼ 4%
Whiteholme92▲ 26%
Little Carleton56.6▼ 24%
See every Wyre area ranked on the crime in Wyre page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Carleton a safe area?

Carleton had about 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 20 Wyre areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Carleton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (63), followed by violence (57) and anti-social behaviour (21).