Crime Rate in Bare: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bare

The total recorded crimes in Bare, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bare crime rate of 2.22 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bare Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Road with total crimes: 8
  • Park Street with total crimes: 3
  • Back Princess Crescent with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Bare has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bare)CrimesRank (Bare)CrimesRank (Bare)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
Harbour105 31,199 41,230 4
Westgate68 81,097 61,084 5
Skerton East90 51,124 51,070 6
Skerton West78 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North76 71,080 71,069 7
Marsh57 9902 9699 9
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
Scotforth West29 15482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead43 12394 14337 13
Scotforth East29 16402 13282 16
John O'Gaunt40 13354 16319 15
Overton22 19389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley28 17289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne24 18247 20194 21
Ellel19 21252 19227 19
Torrisholme17 22154 22214 20
Halton-with-Aughton19 20126 23132 22
University & Scotforth Rural15 23169 21125 23
Warton11 24117 24108 24
Silverdale9 2595 2689 25
Kellet6 27106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Bare Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 20259
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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

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 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 July 2025

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

1. Royal Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Park Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Back Princess Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Park Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Ellis Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxholes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burlington Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Newmarket Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Happy Mount Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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