Crime Rate in Westgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westgate

The total recorded crimes in Westgate, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westgate crime rate of 0.76 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 Westgate, encompassing approximately 135,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (208.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Westgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Glentworth Road East with total crimes: 7
  • Gaisgill Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Westgate?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Westgate reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 1,097 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Westgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 1,084 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westgate witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Westgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westgate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Westgate has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Westgate crimes were 1,097. The crime rate of Westgate in 2024 was 44.68 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westgate were around 1,084 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.71 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 5 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
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
University & Scotforth Rural13 23169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton12 25126 23132 22
Warton14 22117 24108 24
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Westgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202512
January 202515
December 202419
November 202413
October 202428
September 202412
August 202423
July 202414
June 202444
May 202428
April 202424

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202533
January 202516
December 202424
November 202433
October 202432
September 202439
August 202428
July 202417
June 202464
May 202427
April 202430

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Westgate in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. Glentworth Road East (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Gaisgill Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Halton Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Downes Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Blea Tarn Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Haweswater Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Kentmere Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langridge Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Globe Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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