Crime Rate in Lancaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lancaster

The total recorded crimes in Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 1,328 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lancaster crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lancaster, encompassing approximately 142,939 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (434) incidents (14.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (387) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (113) incidents (-2.59% decrease)
Lancaster Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Lancaster?

To understand the safety of Lancaster, we need to analyze Lancaster crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Lancaster has recorded 16,860 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 117.95 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 80 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 14,859 crimes with a crime rate of 103.95, ranking it 112 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Lancaster reported a higher crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 16,860 crimes compared to 12,352. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Lancaster recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lancaster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancashire average, with 14,859 crimes compared to 11,047. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Lancaster recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Lancaster is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Lancaster has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lancaster Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Poulton (158 crimes), and the safest, Kellet (6 crimes), is 152 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Lancaster.

Similarly, the area of Lancaster Central (220 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands (24 crimes), with a difference of 196 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lancaster.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Poulton158
Castle141
Harbour105
Bulk97
Skerton East90

Safest Wards:

University & Scotforth Rural15
Warton11
Silverdale9
Upper Lune Valley8
Kellet6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lancaster Central220
Morecambe Town181
Heysham & Overton125
Morecambe West End120
Skerton & Vale112

Safest Areas:

Moorlands & Greaves31
Bare30
Scotforth East & Bowerham30
Kellet & Lune Valley27
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands24

Lancaster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lancaster has recorded 1,328 crimes with crime rate of 9.29 ranking 130th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Lancaster crimes were 16,860. The crime rate of Lancaster in 2024 was 117.95 (year) or 9.83 (month) ranking it 80 danzarous in the UK. Lancaster ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lancaster were around 14,859 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.95 (year) or 8.66 (month) ranking 112 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Lancaster ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Lancaster

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley329 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire1,002 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde711 107,627 96,872 10
Chorley928 910,746 1010,199 9
Wyre952 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble994 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle974 511,071 59,360 5
Hyndburn1,103 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,146 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,677 120,223 118,377 1

Lancaster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 434 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 387 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (430 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (380 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (432 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (417 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (495 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (399 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (446 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (398 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 407 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 344 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (450 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (279 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 411 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 304 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (403 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (344 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (400 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (394 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (379 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (377 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (404 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (365 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 524 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202525
May 202541
April 202535
March 202539
February 202550
January 202559
December 202450
November 202430
October 202445
September 202443
August 202462

A total of 166 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202526
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 202417
October 202413
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 4602 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 383.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 495 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025434
June 2025380
May 2025432
April 2025495
March 2025446
February 2025344
January 2025279
December 2024304
November 2024344
October 2024400
September 2024379
August 2024365

A total of 349 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202531
April 202529
March 202530
February 202520
January 202531
December 202424
November 202431
October 202436
September 202432
August 202426

A total of 132 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202518
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 363 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202539
May 202534
April 202535
March 202523
February 202535
January 202533
December 202422
November 202441
October 202425
September 202421
August 202422

A total of 783 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202569
May 202576
April 202554
March 202582
February 202568
January 202554
December 202458
November 202455
October 202481
September 202472
August 202455

A total of 671 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202570
May 202550
April 202563
March 202561
February 202539
January 202541
December 202447
November 202443
October 202458
September 202479
August 202450

A total of 800 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202550
May 202576
April 202534
March 202555
February 202569
January 202565
December 202485
November 202461
October 202475
September 202499
August 202476

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 4877 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 406.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025387
June 2025430
May 2025417
April 2025399
March 2025398
February 2025407
January 2025450
December 2024411
November 2024403
October 2024394
September 2024377
August 2024404

A total of 1378 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025116
May 2025103
April 2025114
March 2025121
February 2025105
January 202598
December 2024125
November 2024105
October 2024128
September 2024134
August 2024116

A total of 806 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202556
May 202562
April 202557
March 202560
February 202558
January 202574
December 202491
November 202470
October 202471
September 202478
August 202462

High Crime Locations Lancaster in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lancaster postcode area is presented below.

1. Calkeld Lane (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Parliament Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Bath Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Heysham Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2

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