Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.19 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Castle has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
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
Carnforth & Millhead43 12394 14337 13
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202547
May 202548
April 202537
March 202546
February 202540
January 202558
December 202449
November 202443
October 202464
September 202468
August 202455

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202534
May 202554
April 202549
March 202530
February 202552
January 202551
December 202456
November 202443
October 202438
September 202437
August 202451

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202517
April 202513
March 202518
February 202528
January 202517
December 202418
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20253
April 20252
March 202512
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Calkeld Lane (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Henry Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
8. George Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wheatfield Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
10. Brock Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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