Crime Rate in Upper Lune Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Lune Valley

The total recorded crimes in Upper Lune Valley, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Lune Valley crime rate of 126.38 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Lune Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 1
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Burr Tree Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Upper Lune Valley?

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.

Upper Lune Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upper Lune Valley has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 126.38 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Lune Valley)CrimesRank (Upper Lune Valley)CrimesRank (Upper Lune Valley)
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
Skerton West78 61,028 8908 8
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 Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
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A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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December 20241
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A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251

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

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April 20251
December 20241
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A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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High Crime Locations Upper Lune Valley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upper Lune Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Burr Tree Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Long Level (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Spout Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Melling Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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