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 May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a University & Scotforth Rural crime rate of 150.68 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
University & Scotforth Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Park Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Long Lane with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Lancaster.

    • 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 areas in the Lancaster.

  • 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 May 2025 the University & Scotforth Rural has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 150.68 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (University & Scotforth Rural)CrimesRank (University & Scotforth Rural)CrimesRank (University & Scotforth Rural)
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
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
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
Halton-with-Aughton18 21126 23132 22
Warton10 24117 24108 24
Silverdale1 2795 2689 25
Kellet8 25106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley7 2661 2771 27

University & Scotforth Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
June 202414

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
July 20242
May 20248

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 202517
December 202410
November 20243
October 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations University & Scotforth Rural in May 2025

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

1. Alexandra Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Grizedale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Bowland Avenue North (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gillow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Plantation Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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