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Ward · LancasterUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime Hotspots in University & Scotforth Rural

Street-level crime hotspots for University & Scotforth Rural ward in Lancaster.

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Crime Rate
13.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#1
of 27 wards
Risk Level
Low Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-38.9%
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 locations

Top Crime Locations

1
On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
2
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building
Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
3
On or near Rossendale Avenue
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
4
On or near North Drive
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
5
On or near Grizedale Avenue
Other theft: 1
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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →