Crime Rate in Scotforth West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scotforth West

The total recorded crimes in Scotforth West, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scotforth West crime rate of 2.16 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scotforth West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pathfinders Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Trafalgar Road with total crimes: 4
  • Palmaston Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scotforth West?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Scotforth West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 482 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Scotforth West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Scotforth West had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 385 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Scotforth West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scotforth West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Scotforth West has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 14th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Scotforth West crimes were 482. The crime rate of Scotforth West in 2024 was 30.58 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scotforth West were around 385 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.42 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scotforth West)CrimesRank (Scotforth West)CrimesRank (Scotforth West)
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
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 202414
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245
July 202414
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Scotforth West in May 2025

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

1. Pathfinders Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Palmaston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hastings Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. York Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beeching Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cartwright Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Princess Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Alderman Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rays Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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