Crime Rate in University & Scotforth Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in University & Scotforth Rural

The total recorded crimes in University & Scotforth Rural, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a University & Scotforth Rural crime rate of 178.08 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 University & Scotforth Rural, encompassing approximately 73 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
University & Scotforth Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Physics Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

How safe is University & Scotforth Rural?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, University & Scotforth Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 169 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, University & Scotforth Rural recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, University & Scotforth Rural had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 125 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, University & Scotforth Rural recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, University & Scotforth Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

University & Scotforth Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the University & Scotforth Rural has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 178.08 ranking 23th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total University & Scotforth Rural crimes were 169. The crime rate of University & Scotforth Rural in 2024 was 2315.07 (year) or 192.92 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in University & Scotforth Rural were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1712.33 (year) or 142.69 (month) ranking 23 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
Skerton West91 61,028 8908 8
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
Halton-with-Aughton12 25126 23132 22
Warton14 22117 24108 24
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

University & Scotforth Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 20243
October 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
June 202414
April 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
July 20242
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations University & Scotforth Rural in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the University & Scotforth Rural postcode area is presented below.

1. Physics Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pendle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alexandra Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Rossendale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farrer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hampson Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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