Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.22 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 22
  • Market Street with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 2,065 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,555 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 2,065. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 1,555 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
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
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (140 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 739 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202537
March 202546
February 202540
January 202558
December 202449
November 202443
October 202464
September 202468
August 202455
July 202447
June 2024140
May 202444

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202549
March 202530
February 202552
January 202551
December 202456
November 202443
October 202438
September 202437
August 202451
July 202438
June 202490
May 202442

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202518
February 202528
January 202517
December 202418
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202424
July 20249
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202512
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246
July 202410
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Calkeld Lane (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Penny Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. George Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wheatfield Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
9. Brock Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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