Crime Rate in Kellet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kellet

The total recorded crimes in Kellet, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kellet crime rate of 224.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kellet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 4
  • Hobson'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kellet has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 224.72 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
Castle143 12,065 11,555 2
Bulk116 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour102 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate103 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East91 71,124 51,070 6
Skerton West91 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North90 81,080 71,069 7
Marsh75 9902 9699 9
Bare38 12490 11506 10
Heysham South44 10561 10493 11
Scotforth West39 11482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead35 13394 14337 13
Scotforth East20 20402 13282 16
Heysham Central27 15319 17331 14
Ellel27 14252 19227 19
John O'Gaunt23 17354 16319 15
Overton24 16389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley20 19289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne20 18247 20194 21
Torrisholme15 21154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural13 23169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton12 25126 23132 22
Warton14 22117 24108 24
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Kellet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
April 20242

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Kellet in March 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hobson'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meadowcroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carus Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Capernwray Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shaw Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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