Heysham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Heysham recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which may be influenced by its character as a built-up area within Lancaster. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (34.1% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (31.9%), and criminal damage and arson (7.7%). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as the month coincided with Bonfire Night and the onset of Black Friday shopping, both of which can contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and retail-related crime. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area's socio-economic profile—may be contributing to this lower rate. The relatively low levels of property crime (24 incidents) compared to violent crime (29 incidents) also reflect a distinct balance, with anti-social behaviour dominating the crime profile. This could be linked to the area's demographics, as smaller communities often report higher rates of anti-social behaviour due to closer social interactions and potential challenges in managing public conduct. The seasonal context of November, with its shorter days and colder weather, may also have influenced crime patterns, as darker evenings can increase the likelihood of anti-social behaviour and reduce opportunities for surveillance, contributing to the elevated rates observed in this category.

November 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime surged by 200.0%, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a sharp increase that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 56.3%, from 16 to 7 incidents, possibly influenced by the end of the Bonfire Night period in late October. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, contributing 34.1% of all reported crimes, and was 89% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a localised challenge that may be tied to the area's social dynamics or environmental factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 100.0%, from 1 to 2 incidents, a small but notable rise that could indicate targeted retail activity during the holiday season.

Heysham's November 2024 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 91 incidents in a way that residents can relate to. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 165 residents over the course of the month, a measure that provides a clear picture of the frequency of crime in the community. The population context further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate remains lower than the UK average. This suggests that the local environment and community initiatives may be playing a role in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national average, though the exact reasons would require further analysis.