Total Crime Rate
30.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whimbrel Drive area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bourne , and the 109th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Wyre .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whimbrel Drive (FY5 2LR) in the last 12 months was 30.9 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% lower than the Bourne average (104.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whimbrel Drive (FY5 2LR), the main crime hotspot is near West Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Partridge Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ruskin Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenmount Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenmount Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pickmere Close | — |
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