Heysham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Heysham’s crime profile in July 2025 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating the overall rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents. This rate. above the UK average, highlights a localised concentration of specific crime types. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average. This dominance may be linked to the area’s seasonal dynamics, as July coincides with the peak of tourism, festivals, and outdoor events. The sharp rise in vehicle crime—driven by increased traffic and potentially unsecured vehicles in tourist areas—aligns with patterns seen in other coastal towns during summer months. Meanwhile, violent crimes, though lower in absolute numbers than property crimes, include a notable share of sexual offences and violence, which may reflect the pressures of overcrowding in public spaces. The UK comparison underscores that while Heysham’s overall rate is close to the national average, its unique crime mix—particularly the high incidence of anti-social behaviour and the stark rise in vehicle crime—suggests a need for targeted local interventions. The seasonal context of July, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely amplifies these trends, as transient populations and increased outdoor activity create conditions conducive to certain types of crime. This balance between property and violent crime, while not extreme, warrants attention to local factors that may be shaping these patterns.

July 2025 marked a stark shift in Heysham's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 350% (from 2 to 9 incidents) and burglary rising by 300% (from 2 to 8). These increases, coupled with a 200% jump in possession of weapons (from 1 to 3), suggest a potential link to summer tourism and associated activities. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in illicit activity. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violent crimes (39) outpacing property crimes (32) for the first time this year. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 33.9% of all crimes, remains significantly above the UK average (87% higher), a trend that may be influenced by the area’s summer festivals and increased foot traffic. Residents may find the 350% rise in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it indicates a growing vulnerability in this category.

Heysham's crime rate rose by 16.1% in July 2025 compared to 7.5 per 1,000 in June, reaching 8.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns during the summer months. Locally, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day in July, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area with seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 115 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for Heysham’s population of 14,993. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, but the increase in specific categories such as vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour suggests targeted areas of concern that may require localised attention.