Crime Rate in Bare: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bare

The total recorded crimes in Bare, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bare crime rate of 2.16 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Bare Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosebery Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Royal Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bare has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bare)CrimesRank (Bare)CrimesRank (Bare)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk142 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour90 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate97 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East79 61,124 51,070 6
Heysham North74 71,080 71,069 7
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
Marsh69 9902 9699 9
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
Lower Lune Valley19 20289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne22 19247 20194 21
Torrisholme10 23154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural11 22169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton18 21126 23132 22
Warton10 24117 24108 24
Silverdale1 2795 2689 25
Kellet8 25106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley7 2661 2771 27

Bare Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417
July 20243

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Royal Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Happy Mount Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Lathom Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Monkswood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ellis Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Brantwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Princes Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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