WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Poulton, Lancaster

Comprehensive safety analysis for Poulton, localized within Lancaster.

Total Crimes

102
trending_down -20.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

223.62per 1k
trending_down -4.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,374

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences45
Anti-social Behaviour18
Public Order10
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Burglary6
Shoplifting6
Vehicle Crime3
Other Theft2
Weapons Possession2
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bath Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
11
On or near Euston Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Tunstall Street Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Thornton Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Arnside Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Maylands Square Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Charles Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Station Road Map
Burglary: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Lancaster district.

Local Rank

#27safest in Lancaster

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

89.93per 1k

Local Policing

Bare

Lancashire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Lancaster: Business crime, Youth Anti- social Behaviour, Drug misuse and supply

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

As part of Operation Vulture and the Safe/Secure Lancaster Partnership we work with businesses to reduce repeat, persistent shoplifters.

Operation Maddison is focused on ensuring a positive response to youth antisocial behaviour. The operation identifies those involved and makes positive interventions through families and schools.

As part of Operations Warrior we target and disrupt criminals involved in organised drug supply.

Actioned: 1 Aug 2026

Morecambe: Anti-social Behaviour, Drug supply and misuse

Issued: 20 Dec 2025

Status Update

We work with local businesses and the council’s Community Safety Partnership to focus on antisocial behaviour, why it takes place, with the aim of reducing repeat incidents.

As part of Operation Warrior we target and disrupt criminals involved in organised drug supply.

Actioned: 1 Aug 2026

Road Safety - including speeding, anti-social vehicles, e-bikes and cycles

Issued: 20 Dec 2025

Status Update

Focused attention on concerns caused by anti-social use of vehicles, e-bikes and pedal cycles in pedestrian areas and residential areas

Actioned: 1 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUN20

Armed Forces Day

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10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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Marine Road Central Morecambe

JUN20

Armed Forces Day

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10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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Marine Road Central Morecambe

JUN24

Bare Community Group Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Bare Village Club, 40 Bare Lane Morecambe

JUL24

Bare Community Group Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Bare Village Club, 40 Bare Lane Morecambe

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