Crime Rate in Ellel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ellel

The total recorded crimes in Ellel, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ellel crime rate of 21.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ellel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Corricks Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ellel has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 21.11 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
Castle143 12,065 11,555 2
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
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

Ellel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20258
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 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
April 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Corricks Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Crookhey Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. River View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Willey Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ten Row (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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