Crime Rate in Warton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warton

The total recorded crimes in Warton, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warton crime rate of 13.74 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 Warton, encompassing approximately 800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Warton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnforth Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Crag Court with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Warton?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Warton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 117 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Warton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Warton had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 108 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Warton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Warton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Warton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Warton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 13.74 ranking 24th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Warton crimes were 117. The crime rate of Warton in 2024 was 146.16 (year) or 12.18 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warton were around 108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 134.92 (year) or 11.24 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warton)CrimesRank (Warton)CrimesRank (Warton)
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
Silverdale9 2595 2689 25
Kellet6 27106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Warton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Warton in July 2025

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

1. Carnforth Service Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. High Crag Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Coach Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farleton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Grange View (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Jackson Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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