Crime Rate in Bare: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bare

The total recorded crimes in Bare, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bare crime rate of 2.35 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 Bare, encompassing approximately 16,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Bare Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Road with total crimes: 9
  • Back Roseberry Avenue South with total crimes: 4
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bare?

To understand the safety of Bare, we need to analyze Bare crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Bare demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 490 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bare witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bare had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 506 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bare witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Bare has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bare Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bare has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Bare crimes were 490. The crime rate of Bare in 2024 was 30.28 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bare were around 506 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.27 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
Castle143 12,065 11,555 2
Bulk116 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour102 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate103 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East91 71,124 51,070 6
Skerton West91 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North90 81,080 71,069 7
Marsh75 9902 9699 9
Heysham South44 10561 10493 11
Scotforth West39 11482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead35 13394 14337 13
Scotforth East20 20402 13282 16
Heysham Central27 15319 17331 14
Ellel27 14252 19227 19
John O'Gaunt23 17354 16319 15
Overton24 16389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley20 19289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne20 18247 20194 21
Torrisholme15 21154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural13 23169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton12 25126 23132 22
Warton14 22117 24108 24
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Bare Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417
July 20243
June 202436
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202426
May 202412
April 202419

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bare in March 2025

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

1. Royal Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
2. Back Roseberry Avenue South (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lowlands Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ellis Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newmarket Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Princes Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Back Princess Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. The Cove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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