Crime Rate in Ellel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ellel

The total recorded crimes in Ellel, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ellel crime rate of 25.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Ellel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crookhey Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Main Street with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Ellel has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 25.02 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ellel)CrimesRank (Ellel)CrimesRank (Ellel)
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
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
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

Ellel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
June 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Crookhey Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bailrigg Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Forster Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ashley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Garstang Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Willey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Tithebarn Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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