Crime Rate in Kellet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kellet

The total recorded crimes in Kellet, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kellet crime rate of 112.36 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 Kellet, encompassing approximately 53 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kellet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borwick Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 2
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kellet?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Kellet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 106 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kellet recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Kellet had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 82 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kellet recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kellet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kellet has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 112.36 ranking 27th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Kellet crimes were 106. The crime rate of Kellet in 2024 was 1985.02 (year) or 165.42 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kellet were around 82 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1535.58 (year) or 127.97 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kellet)CrimesRank (Kellet)CrimesRank (Kellet)
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
Heysham North76 71,080 71,069 7
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
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Kellet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft 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 (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Kellet in July 2025

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

1. Borwick Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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