Crime Rate in Lower Lune Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Lune Valley

The total recorded crimes in Lower Lune Valley, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Lune Valley crime rate of 24.34 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 Lower Lune Valley, encompassing approximately 780 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lower Lune Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lune Valley with total crimes: 3
  • Artlebeck Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lower Lune Valley?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Lower Lune Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 289 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lower Lune Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Lower Lune Valley had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 238 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Lune Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Lune Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lower Lune Valley has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 24.34 ranking 20th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Lune Valley crimes were 289. The crime rate of Lower Lune Valley in 2024 was 370.28 (year) or 30.86 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Lune Valley were around 238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 304.93 (year) or 25.41 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Lune Valley)CrimesRank (Lower Lune Valley)CrimesRank (Lower Lune Valley)
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
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
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

Lower Lune Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20254
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20258
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Lune Valley in May 2025

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

1. Lune Valley (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Artlebeck Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wennington (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Moorside Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sycamore Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Artlebeck Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Anne'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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