Crime Rate in Bulk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulk

The total recorded crimes in Bulk, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulk crime rate of 5.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (161.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Bulk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Water Street with total crimes: 12
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 10
  • Lancaster Bus Station with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Bulk has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulk)CrimesRank (Bulk)CrimesRank (Bulk)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
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
Bare35 13490 11506 10
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

Bulk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202518
March 202531
February 202533
January 202525
December 202439
November 202423
October 202444
September 202438
August 202434
July 202425
June 202480
May 202420

A total of 459 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202532
March 202541
February 202530
January 202518
December 202423
November 202427
October 202443
September 202440
August 202429
July 202436
June 202476
May 202431

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202417
November 20247
October 202413
September 202419
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 202413
November 202417
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
February 202512
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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

High Crime Locations Bulk in May 2025

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

1. Water Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Phoenix Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lancaster Bus Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cable Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
5. Moor Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
6. Bowness Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riverview Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ennerdale Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Mill Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bath Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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