Crime Rate in Bulk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulk

The total recorded crimes in Bulk, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulk crime rate of 4.34 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 Bulk, encompassing approximately 26,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bulk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Lancaster Bus Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bulk?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Bulk reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,577 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bulk witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bulk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,263 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bulk witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Bulk has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bulk Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bulk has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 3th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Bulk crimes were 1,577. The crime rate of Bulk in 2024 was 58.94 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bulk were around 1,263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.21 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Bare38 12490 11506 10
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

Bulk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202530
January 202518
December 202423
November 202427
October 202443
September 202440
August 202429
July 202436
June 202476
May 202431
April 202445

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202533
January 202525
December 202439
November 202423
October 202444
September 202438
August 202434
July 202425
June 202480
May 202420
April 202427

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 202413
November 202417
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202424
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202417
November 20247
October 202413
September 202419
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Bulk in March 2025

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

1. Moor Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Lancaster Bus Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parliament Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Phoenix Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Cable Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting2
6. Water Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bowness Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
8. Macdonald Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thirlmere Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Keswick Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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