Crime Rate in Skerton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skerton West

The total recorded crimes in Skerton West, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skerton West crime rate of 4.33 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Skerton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenset Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Browsholme with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Skerton West has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
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
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

Skerton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202533
December 202421
November 202434
October 202432
September 202435
August 202422
July 202417
June 202460
May 202422
April 202433

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202529
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202422
June 202456
May 202421
April 202424

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Skerton West in March 2025

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

1. Greenset Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Browsholme (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Harcourt Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Raygill Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Barley Cop Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dee Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Browgill Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
10. Brennand Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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