Crime Rate in Heysham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham Central

The total recorded crimes in Heysham Central, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham Central crime rate of 6.58 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heysham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crime Well Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Bleasdale Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Hale Carr Grove with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Heysham Central has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 6.58 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heysham Central)CrimesRank (Heysham Central)CrimesRank (Heysham Central)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
Harbour105 31,199 41,230 4
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
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

Heysham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 202514
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Heysham Central in July 2025

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

1. Crime Well Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bleasdale Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hale Carr Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A589 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lade End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Royds Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Caroline Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Littledale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ashcroft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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