Crime Rate in Bulk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulk

The total recorded crimes in Bulk, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulk crime rate of 3.63 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Bulk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 11
  • Water Street with total crimes: 7
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bulk has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulk)CrimesRank (Bulk)CrimesRank (Bulk)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
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
Bare36 14490 11506 10
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

Bulk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202540
May 202547
April 202518
March 202531
February 202533
January 202525
December 202439
November 202423
October 202444
September 202438
August 202434

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202533
April 202532
March 202541
February 202530
January 202518
December 202423
November 202427
October 202443
September 202440
August 202429

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 202515
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202417
November 20247
October 202413
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 202413
November 202417
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
February 202512
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bulk in July 2025

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

1. Parliament Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Water Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Phoenix Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cable Street (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ridge Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cartmel Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Caton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Lancaster Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Denis Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bulk Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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