Crime Rate in Heysham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham Central

The total recorded crimes in Heysham Central, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham Central crime rate of 3.97 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 Heysham Central, encompassing approximately 8,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Heysham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littledale Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Roeburndale Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Heysham Central?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Heysham Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 319 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heysham Central recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Heysham Central had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 331 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heysham Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heysham Central has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Heysham Central crimes were 319. The crime rate of Heysham Central in 2024 was 39.61 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heysham Central were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.10 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heysham Central)CrimesRank (Heysham Central)CrimesRank (Heysham Central)
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
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
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

Heysham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 202514
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heysham Central in May 2025

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

1. Littledale Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Roeburndale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Royds Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Kingsmuir Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Crofters Fold (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Meadowcroft Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tibicar Drive West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wyresdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bowland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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