WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Skerton West Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Skerton West, localized within Lancaster.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

3.38per 1k

Total Population

21,018

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences37

Anti-social Behaviour8

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Shoplifting4

Other Crime3

Burglary3

Public Order3

Vehicle Crime3

Other Theft3

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Barley Cop Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	11
On or near Pickthorn Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	5
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 4Public order: 1	5
On or near Scale Hall Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Summersgill Road Map	Burglary: 3	3
On or near Hamilton Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Tarnsyke Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Bowland Drive Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Longlands Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Easington Map	Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2