Crime Rate in Skerton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skerton East

The total recorded crimes in Skerton East, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skerton East crime rate of 4.86 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 Skerton East, encompassing approximately 16,266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Skerton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Street with total crimes: 9
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 5
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Skerton East?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Skerton East reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,124 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skerton East witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Skerton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skerton East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skerton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skerton East has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 4.86 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Skerton East crimes were 1,124. The crime rate of Skerton East in 2024 was 69.10 (year) or 5.76 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skerton East were around 1,070 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.78 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skerton East)CrimesRank (Skerton East)CrimesRank (Skerton 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
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
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

Skerton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202542
March 202531
February 202522
January 202512
December 202417
November 202417
October 202420
September 202436
August 202427
July 202422
June 202458
May 202437

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202415
August 202413
July 20246
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202528
March 202528
February 202521
January 202531
December 202415
November 202432
October 202435
September 202425
August 202425
July 202437
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Skerton East in May 2025

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

1. Kent Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Baker Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Howgill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Ravens Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Edenvale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
10. The Sidings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1

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