Crime Rate in Poulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poulton

The total recorded crimes in Poulton, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poulton crime rate of 6.20 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 Poulton, encompassing approximately 22,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Poulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maylands Square with total crimes: 13
  • Euston Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Back Lines Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Poulton?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Poulton reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,781 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Poulton witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Poulton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,588 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Poulton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Poulton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Poulton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Poulton has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Poulton crimes were 1,781. The crime rate of Poulton in 2024 was 80.57 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poulton were around 1,588 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.84 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
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
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Poulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (100 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 545 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202528
January 202522
December 202424
November 202442
October 202454
September 202432
August 202444
July 202438
June 2024100
May 202448
April 202461

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202535
January 202552
December 202435
November 202457
October 202436
September 202431
August 202437
July 202449
June 202474
May 202453
April 202441

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202416
August 202416
July 202411
June 202416
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 202411
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 202413
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Poulton in March 2025

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

1. Maylands Square (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour13
2. Euston Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Back Lines Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Graham Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Bath Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back Crescent Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
7. Bristol Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morecambe Street West (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tunstall Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. A589 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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