Heysham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Heysham's August 2025 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a marginal but notable difference. The area's most striking deviation from national norms lay in its high rates of anti-social behaviour and violence, with both categories registering 85% and 6% above UK averages respectively. These figures highlight a unique challenge for local authorities, as the combination of a built-up area's characteristics and its position within the larger Lancaster district likely contributes to the concentration of such offences. Anti-social behaviour alone accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, with 40 incidents recorded—a number that may be amplified by the area's summer tourism season and the associated increase in transient populations. Violence and sexual offences mirrored this trend, with 40 incidents reported (2.7 per 1,000) against a UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This balance between anti-social and violent crime suggests a combination of factors, including the area's proximity to major transport links and the seasonal fluctuations in local demographics. While property crimes remained relatively low at 29 incidents (19.1% of the total), the significant rise in 'other crime' (from 2 to 6 incidents) and the complete absence of shoplifting reports in July (compared to 1 in August) indicate a shifting pattern in criminal activity. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and the temporary vacating of homes—may partly explain the higher rates of burglary (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000), both of which exceeded UK averages by 85% and 28% respectively. These patterns are consistent with other small built-up areas in the north-west, where seasonal tourism and transient populations often influence crime dynamics.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'other crime', rising from 2 to 6 incidents, and a 100% surge in shoplifting (0 to 1) and robbery (0 to 2). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, signal shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 85% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 83% reduction in public order offences (from 8 to 2). This divergence may reflect a seasonal reallocation of resources or changes in community engagement during the summer. Vehicle crime also rose 28% above the UK average, while burglary rates were 85% higher—both categories potentially linked to the area's proximity to major transport routes and the increased presence of transient populations during the peak holiday season. The 75% drop in public order offences, however, aligns with the typical quieting of nightlife areas during the August bank holiday period.

Heysham's overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% decrease from the previous month's 8.7 per 1,000. This marks a sustained decline following a seasonal dip typically seen in late summer, though the area remains slightly below the UK average of 8.1. Daily crime statistics show an average of four reported incidents per day across the 31-day period, with one crime occurring for every 125 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is comparable to other small built-up areas in the north-west, where transient populations and seasonal tourism often influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Heysham's rate is modest, the concentration of anti-social behaviour and violence—both significantly above UK averages—suggests localized pressures that may not be fully captured by aggregated national figures. The shift from property-related crimes (29 incidents) to a more balanced mix of violent and anti-social offences (80 incidents) in August reflects broader changes in the area's crime profile, potentially influenced by the influx of holidaymakers during the peak summer season.