Crime Rate in Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Harbour, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harbour crime rate of 4.21 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Harbour has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harbour)CrimesRank (Harbour)CrimesRank (Harbour)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
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

Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202538
May 202536
April 202536
March 202536
February 202524
January 202535
December 202437
November 202432
October 202429
September 202433
August 202424

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 202513
January 202513
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202420
August 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202529
May 202525
April 202526
March 202518
February 202526
January 202510
December 202420
November 202424
October 202424
September 202426
August 202421

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 202510
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Harbour in July 2025

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

1. Claremont Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
3. Grove Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Claremont Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
5. Regent Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Cedar Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Back West End Road North (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clarendon Road East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hestham Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Longmire Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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