Crime Rate in Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Harbour, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour crime rate of 4.09 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 Harbour, encompassing approximately 24,966 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Road with total crimes: 15
  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Harbour?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Harbour reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,199 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harbour witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harbour experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harbour witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Harbour has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harbour Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harbour has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 4.09 ranking 5th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Harbour crimes were 1,199. The crime rate of Harbour in 2024 was 48.03 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harbour were around 1,230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.27 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking 4 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
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

Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202524
January 202535
December 202437
November 202432
October 202429
September 202433
August 202424
July 202425
June 202442
May 202434
April 202422

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202513
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202420
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202526
January 202510
December 202420
November 202424
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421
July 202431
June 202442
May 202426
April 202425

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Harbour in March 2025

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

1. Regent Road (Map)
Total15
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Cedar Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lancashire Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Clarendon Road East (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Pennine View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Lake Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Longmire Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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