WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Skerton East, Lancaster

Comprehensive safety analysis for Skerton East, localized within Lancaster.

Total Crimes

57
trending_down -14.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

114.31per 1k
trending_down -2.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,937

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences24
Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Public Order3
Vehicle Crime3
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft2
Burglary1
Weapons Possession1
Shoplifting1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Norfolk Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
On or near Vale Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Ashbourne Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Greyhound Bridge Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Beaumont Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Chelsea Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Ripon Avenue Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Tan Hill Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Pinfold Lane Map
Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Ashton Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Lancaster district.

Local Rank

#22safest in Lancaster

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

89.93per 1k

Local Policing

Skerton

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

JUN28

Juniour Park Run

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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Ryelands Park, Lancaster

JUL2

Mainway coffee morning

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Mainway Lancaster

JUL3

Vale Youth Club

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5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Skerton Community Centre, Lancaster

JUL3

Skerton Youth Club

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5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Skerton Community Centre, Lancaster

JUL5

Juniour Park Run

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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Ryelands Park, Lancaster

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