Crime Rate in Ellel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ellel

The total recorded crimes in Ellel, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ellel crime rate of 14.86 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 Ellel, encompassing approximately 1,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ellel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willey Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Crimbles Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ellel?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Ellel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 252 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ellel recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Ellel had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 227 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ellel recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Ellel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ellel Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ellel has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 14.86 ranking 21th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Ellel crimes were 252. The crime rate of Ellel in 2024 was 197.06 (year) or 16.42 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ellel were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.51 (year) or 14.79 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ellel)CrimesRank (Ellel)CrimesRank (Ellel)
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
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
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

Ellel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20258
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ellel in July 2025

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

1. Willey Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Crimbles Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Hillam Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Willey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Slack Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bowland View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Pennine View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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