Crime Rate in Overton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Overton

The total recorded crimes in Overton, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Overton 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 Overton, encompassing approximately 8,354 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Overton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Trumacar Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Overton?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Overton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 389 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Overton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Overton had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 260 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Overton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Overton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Overton has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Overton crimes were 389. The crime rate of Overton in 2024 was 70.14 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Overton were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.34 (year) or 5.70 (month) ranking 17 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
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
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Overton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 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 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 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 (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202426
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 202527
December 202419
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202428
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Overton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Trumacar Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Oxcliffe Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Chapel View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Middleton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hall Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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