Ward · LancasterUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in University & Scotforth Rural
Street-level crime hotspots for University & Scotforth Rural ward in Lancaster.
Crime Rate
14.4
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#1
of 27 wards
Risk Level
Low Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+63.6%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
5 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 5
2
4 On or near Further/Higher Educational Building
Other theft: 3 Theft from the person: 1
3
3 On or near Parking Area
Other crime: 2 Other theft: 1
4
3 On or near Anyon Lane
Violence and sexual offences: 3
5
1 On or near Further/Higher Educational Building
Anti-social behaviour: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →