Crime Rate in Heysham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham Central

The total recorded crimes in Heysham Central, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham Central crime rate of 3.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Heysham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rylstone Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Meadowcroft Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Heysham Central has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 15th 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.

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
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

Heysham Central 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 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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202514
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Rylstone Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Meadowcroft Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Crime Well Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shortlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Mallowdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hale Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westboro Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wyresdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bowland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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