Crime Rate in Carnforth & Millhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carnforth & Millhead

The total recorded crimes in Carnforth & Millhead, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carnforth & Millhead crime rate of 8.68 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Carnforth & Millhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scotland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pond Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Kellet Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Carnforth & Millhead has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)CrimesRank (Carnforth & Millhead)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk142 31,577 31,263 3
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
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

Carnforth & Millhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Carnforth & Millhead in May 2025

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

1. Scotland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Pond Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Kellet Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Arnhem Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bloomfield Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edward Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hawk Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crag Bank Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Longmere Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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