Crime Rate in Skerton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skerton West

The total recorded crimes in Skerton West, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skerton West crime rate of 3.38 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 West, encompassing approximately 21,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Skerton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Barley Cop Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Brindle Mews with total crimes: 5

How safe is Skerton West?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Skerton West reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,028 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skerton West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Skerton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 908 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skerton West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skerton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skerton West has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 8th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Skerton West crimes were 1,028. The crime rate of Skerton West in 2024 was 48.91 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skerton West were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.20 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skerton West)CrimesRank (Skerton West)CrimesRank (Skerton 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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 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 (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 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 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202529
February 202522
January 202533
December 202421
November 202434
October 202432
September 202435
August 202422
July 202417
June 202460
May 202422

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202531
February 202529
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202422
June 202456
May 202421

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
June 202410

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Skerton West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Barley Cop Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Brindle Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pickthorn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Whiteray Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Harcourt Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Cleveleys Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenset Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Granville Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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