Heysham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Heysham, 6.5 crimes were reported in November 2025 — 11% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This rate translates to a roughly 1-in-155 chance of a resident experiencing a crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 48.5% of all incidents, highlighting a stark contrast to the UK average where such crimes make up 21% of the total. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25.8%, a rate 60% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures in community dynamics. These patterns may partly explain the seasonal context of November, with dark evenings and Bonfire Night events potentially contributing to increased tensions and incidents. While property crimes remained relatively low at 19 (19.6% of total), the breakdown shows a marked imbalance in crime types, with violent and anti-social offences dominating. This skew could reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Lancaster, where social interactions in public spaces — such as those during shopping events or local festivals — may heighten the risk of such crimes. The UK-wide comparison further underscores Heysham’s relative safety in property crime categories, with vehicle crime 25% below the national average and public order offences 57% below. However, the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour indicate areas for targeted intervention, particularly as the month’s darker nights and seasonal activities persist.

November 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime types, with vehicle crime surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) — a jump that may reflect increased traffic during Black Friday sales or changes in local parking patterns. Other theft and theft from the person both doubled compared to the previous month, though these remain small numbers (2 and 1 incidents, respectively) against the backdrop of 97 total crimes. Conversely, burglary fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), a decline that could signal improved security measures or reduced opportunities in residential areas. Heysham’s violent crime rate — 3.1 per 1,000 — is 21% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s proximity to Lancaster’s urban core and the social dynamics of its built-up district. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 60% above the UK average, suggesting a need for community-focused initiatives. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 25% deficit against the UK average and public order offences’ 57% deficit indicate areas where Heysham outperforms national trends, due to effective local policing or community engagement in public spaces.

Heysham’s crime rate rose by 7.8% from 6.0 per 1,000 in October to 6.5 per 1,000 in November 2025, a shift that, while modest, reflects the month’s unique pressures. Over 30 days, this equates to approximately 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. On a monthly scale, one in every 155 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that contextualises risk as a regular but not overwhelming presence in daily life. Comparing this to the UK average, Heysham’s overall rate remains 11% lower, a gap that highlights the area’s relative safety in property crime categories. However, the rise in violent and anti-social offences suggests a need for targeted strategies, especially as November’s dark evenings and seasonal events — such as Bonfire Night — may amplify risks. The local population of 14,993 means that even small increases in crime rates can have measurable impacts on community confidence, making it crucial to balance the broader safety narrative with specific interventions in high-risk areas.