Crime Rate in Skerton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skerton West

The total recorded crimes in Skerton West, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skerton West crime rate of 3.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Skerton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Close with total crimes: 7
  • Raygill Place with total crimes: 7
  • Austwick Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Skerton West has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skerton West)CrimesRank (Skerton West)CrimesRank (Skerton West)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
Harbour105 31,199 41,230 4
Westgate68 81,097 61,084 5
Skerton East90 51,124 51,070 6
Heysham North76 71,080 71,069 7
Marsh57 9902 9699 9
Bare36 14490 11506 10
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
Scotforth West29 15482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead43 12394 14337 13
Scotforth East29 16402 13282 16
John O'Gaunt40 13354 16319 15
Overton22 19389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley28 17289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne24 18247 20194 21
Ellel19 21252 19227 19
Torrisholme17 22154 22214 20
Halton-with-Aughton19 20126 23132 22
University & Scotforth Rural15 23169 21125 23
Warton11 24117 24108 24
Silverdale9 2595 2689 25
Kellet6 27106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Skerton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202520
April 202529
March 202531
February 202529
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202524
April 202527
March 202529
February 202522
January 202533
December 202421
November 202434
October 202432
September 202435
August 202422

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Skerton West in July 2025

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

1. Stratford Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Raygill Place (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Austwick Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Barley Cop Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Marshaw Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Harcourt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Granville Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dee Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Artle Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whiteray Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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