Crime Rate in Carnforth & Millhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carnforth & Millhead

The total recorded crimes in Carnforth & Millhead, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carnforth & Millhead crime rate of 9.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carnforth & Millhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • King'S Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Kellet Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Carnforth & Millhead has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 9.57 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)
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
Bare36 14490 11506 10
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
Scotforth West29 15482 12385 12
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

Carnforth & Millhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202515
April 20259
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202412

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Carnforth & Millhead in July 2025

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

1. Highfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. King'S Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Kellet Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coniston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Queens Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carnforth (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Carnforth Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. B6254 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arnhem Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Ingleborough View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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