Crime Rate in Heysham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham North

The total recorded crimes in Heysham North, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham North crime rate of 3.40 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 North, encompassing approximately 26,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Heysham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalton Road with total crimes: 9
  • West Street with total crimes: 7
  • Lordsome Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heysham North?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Heysham North reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,080 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heysham North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heysham North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,069 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heysham North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heysham North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heysham North has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 8th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Heysham North crimes were 1,080. The crime rate of Heysham North in 2024 was 40.76 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heysham North were around 1,069 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.34 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking 7 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
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

Heysham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

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 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202531
January 202523
December 202423
November 202426
October 202429
September 202424
August 202431
July 202429
June 202466
May 202435
April 202427

A total of 385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 202513
December 202430
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202422
July 202434
June 202464
May 202472
April 202418

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Heysham North in March 2025

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

1. Dalton Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Lordsome Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
4. Myrtle Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Westminster Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Harrington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Seathwaite Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Heysham Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norfolk Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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