Crime Rate in Heysham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham South

The total recorded crimes in Heysham South, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham South crime rate of 5.98 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heysham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Combermere Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 4
  • Dunlin Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Heysham South?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Heysham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 561 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heysham South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heysham South had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 493 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heysham South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heysham South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heysham South has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 10th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Heysham South crimes were 561. The crime rate of Heysham South in 2024 was 76.18 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heysham South were around 493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.95 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking 11 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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 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 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 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 (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 202419
September 20249
August 202419
July 202423
June 202438
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202517
December 20244
November 202413
October 202414
September 202419
August 202411
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Heysham South in March 2025

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

1. Combermere Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Kingsway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Dunlin Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Melville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Jenny Nook (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Eagle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Banks Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St James Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Curwen Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Combermere Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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