Crime Rate in Heysham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham North

The total recorded crimes in Heysham North, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham North crime rate of 2.79 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Heysham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Yorkshire Street West with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Heysham North has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heysham North)CrimesRank (Heysham North)CrimesRank (Heysham North)
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
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
Marsh69 9902 9699 9
Bare35 13490 11506 10
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202550
March 202531
February 202527
January 202513
December 202430
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202422
July 202434
June 202464
May 202472

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202529
March 202529
February 202531
January 202523
December 202423
November 202426
October 202429
September 202424
August 202431
July 202429
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
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 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heysham North in May 2025

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

1. Dalton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Heysham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Yorkshire Street West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. West Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clarendon Road West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westminster Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grafton Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
9. Cumberland View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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