Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.20 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Market Street with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
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
Carnforth & Millhead35 13394 14337 13
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 705 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202540
January 202558
December 202449
November 202443
October 202464
September 202468
August 202455
July 202447
June 2024140
May 202444
April 202451

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202552
January 202551
December 202456
November 202443
October 202438
September 202437
August 202451
July 202438
June 202490
May 202442
April 202434

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202528
January 202517
December 202418
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202424
July 20249
June 202426
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Calkeld Lane (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. George Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Wheatfield Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Henry Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. Kelsey Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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