Crime Rate in John O'Gaunt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in John O'Gaunt

The total recorded crimes in John O'Gaunt, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a John O'Gaunt crime rate of 1.97 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 John O'Gaunt, encompassing approximately 18,301 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
John O'Gaunt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melrose Street with total crimes: 5
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is John O'Gaunt?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, John O'Gaunt demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 354 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, John O'Gaunt recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, John O'Gaunt had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 319 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, John O'Gaunt recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, John O'Gaunt has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

John O'Gaunt Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the John O'Gaunt has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total John O'Gaunt crimes were 354. The crime rate of John O'Gaunt in 2024 was 19.34 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in John O'Gaunt were around 319 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.43 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (John O'Gaunt)CrimesRank (John O'Gaunt)CrimesRank (John O'Gaunt)
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
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
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

John O'Gaunt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202514
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations John O'Gaunt in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the John O'Gaunt postcode area is presented below.

1. Melrose Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Dumbarton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Prospect Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Clarence Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Redwood Heights (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Ulster Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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