Crime Rate in Heysham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham South

The total recorded crimes in Heysham South, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham South crime rate of 6.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Heysham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tarnbrook Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 5
  • Ridge Grove with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Heysham South has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heysham South)CrimesRank (Heysham South)CrimesRank (Heysham South)
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
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 202518
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 202419
September 20249
August 202419
July 202423
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202515
January 202517
December 20244
November 202413
October 202414
September 202419
August 202411
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Tarnbrook Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kingsway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ridge Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meldon Grange (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Melville Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heathfoot Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. St James Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Douglas Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Laureston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Banks Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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