Crime Rate in Carnforth & Millhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carnforth & Millhead

The total recorded crimes in Carnforth & Millhead, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carnforth & Millhead crime rate of 7.79 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 Carnforth & Millhead, encompassing approximately 4,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Carnforth & Millhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hawk Street with total crimes: 5
  • Ullswater Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Carnforth & Millhead?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Carnforth & Millhead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 394 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Carnforth & Millhead had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 337 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Carnforth & Millhead witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Carnforth & Millhead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Carnforth & Millhead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Carnforth & Millhead has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 7.79 ranking 13th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Carnforth & Millhead crimes were 394. The crime rate of Carnforth & Millhead in 2024 was 87.70 (year) or 7.31 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carnforth & Millhead were around 337 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.01 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking 13 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
Bulk116 31,577 31,263 3
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
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

Carnforth & Millhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 202411

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Carnforth & Millhead in March 2025

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

1. Highfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hawk Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Ullswater Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Midland Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Scotland Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Jesson Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Russell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alamein Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gummers Howe Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ingleborough View (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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