Crime Rate in Heysham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heysham North

The total recorded crimes in Heysham North, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heysham North crime rate of 2.87 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Heysham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 10
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Back Winterdyne Terrace 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 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 July 2025 the Heysham North has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heysham North)CrimesRank (Heysham North)CrimesRank (Heysham North)
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
Marsh57 9902 9699 9
Bare36 14490 11506 10
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202525
April 202550
March 202531
February 202527
January 202513
December 202430
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202422

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Heysham North in July 2025

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

1. Heysham Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Back Winterdyne Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yorkshire Street West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Westminster Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grafton Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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