WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Scotforth East, Lancaster

Comprehensive safety analysis for Scotforth East, localized within Lancaster.

Total Crimes

17
trending_up +54.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.4per 1k
trending_down -6.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,251

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences5
Anti-social Behaviour3
Other Theft3
Public Order2
Drug Offences2
Other Crime1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Cockersand Drive Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Appletree Close Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Appletree Drive Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Bentham Road Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Sandown Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Ascot Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Larchwood Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Wakefield Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Bedford Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Lancaster district.

Local Rank

#14safest in Lancaster

City Average

89.93per 1k

Local Policing

Scotforth West

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

JUL18

Greaves Park Bike coding Weather Permitting

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Greaves Park, Bowerham Road Lancaster

JUL18

Greaves Park Bike coding Weather Permitting

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Greaves Park, Bowerham Road Lancaster

AUG8

Greaves Park Bike coding Weather Permitting

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Greaves Park, Bowerham Road Lancaster

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Greaves Park Bike coding Weather Permitting

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Greaves Park, Bowerham Road Lancaster

AUG29

Greaves Park Bike coding Weather Permitting

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Greaves Park, Bowerham Road Lancaster

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