The total recorded crimes in Upper Lune Valley, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Lune Valley crime rate of 110.58 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 Upper Lune Valley, encompassing approximately 63 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Upper Lune Valley, we need to analyze Upper Lune Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Lancaster:
In 2024, Upper Lune Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 61 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Lune Valley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.
In 2023, Upper Lune Valley had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 71 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Lune Valley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Upper Lune Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Upper Lune Valley has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 110.58 ranking 26th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK
In 2024, the total Upper Lune Valley crimes were 61. The crime rate of Upper Lune Valley in 2024 was 963.67 (year) or 80.31 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Lancaster.
In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Lune Valley were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1121.64 (year) or 93.47 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Upper Lune Valley) | Crimes | Rank (Upper Lune Valley) | Crimes | Rank (Upper Lune Valley) | |
| Poulton | 173 | 1 | 1,781 | 2 | 1,588 | 1 |
| Castle | 163 | 2 | 2,065 | 1 | 1,555 | 2 |
| Bulk | 142 | 3 | 1,577 | 3 | 1,263 | 3 |
| Harbour | 90 | 5 | 1,199 | 4 | 1,230 | 4 |
| Westgate | 97 | 4 | 1,097 | 6 | 1,084 | 5 |
| Skerton East | 79 | 6 | 1,124 | 5 | 1,070 | 6 |
| Heysham North | 74 | 7 | 1,080 | 7 | 1,069 | 7 |
| Skerton West | 71 | 8 | 1,028 | 8 | 908 | 8 |
| Marsh | 69 | 9 | 902 | 9 | 699 | 9 |
| Bare | 35 | 13 | 490 | 11 | 506 | 10 |
| Heysham South | 49 | 10 | 561 | 10 | 493 | 11 |
| Carnforth & Millhead | 39 | 11 | 394 | 14 | 337 | 13 |
| Scotforth West | 34 | 14 | 482 | 12 | 385 | 12 |
| John O'Gaunt | 36 | 12 | 354 | 16 | 319 | 15 |
| Scotforth East | 33 | 15 | 402 | 13 | 282 | 16 |
| Heysham Central | 32 | 17 | 319 | 17 | 331 | 14 |
| Overton | 25 | 18 | 389 | 15 | 260 | 17 |
| Ellel | 32 | 16 | 252 | 19 | 227 | 19 |
| Lower Lune Valley | 19 | 20 | 289 | 18 | 238 | 18 |
| Bolton & Slyne | 22 | 19 | 247 | 20 | 194 | 21 |
| Torrisholme | 10 | 23 | 154 | 22 | 214 | 20 |
| University & Scotforth Rural | 11 | 22 | 169 | 21 | 125 | 23 |
| Halton-with-Aughton | 18 | 21 | 126 | 23 | 132 | 22 |
| Warton | 10 | 24 | 117 | 24 | 108 | 24 |
| Silverdale | 1 | 27 | 95 | 26 | 89 | 25 |
| Kellet | 8 | 25 | 106 | 25 | 82 | 26 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Other theft 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 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upper Lune Valley postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |