Crime Rate in Scotforth East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scotforth East

The total recorded crimes in Scotforth East, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scotforth East crime rate of 3.68 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 Scotforth East, encompassing approximately 8,969 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Scotforth East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cockersand Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Hala Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Scotforth East?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Scotforth East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 402 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Scotforth East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Scotforth East had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 282 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scotforth East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scotforth East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Scotforth East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 15th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Scotforth East crimes were 402. The crime rate of Scotforth East in 2024 was 44.82 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scotforth East were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.44 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scotforth East)CrimesRank (Scotforth East)CrimesRank (Scotforth East)
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
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
Lower Lune Valley19 20289 18238 18
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

Scotforth East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 202418
October 202415
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
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
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Scotforth East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cockersand Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Hala Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Hala Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Harewood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beechwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Slaidburn Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Appletree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gressingham Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Appletree Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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