Rural Lancaster Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Rural Lancaster, the likelihood of encountering crime in November 2025 is relatively low compared to the UK average, with a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—15.1% below the national figure of 7.3. This translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 160 residents, a statistic that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). These patterns may partly reflect seasonal dynamics, as November brought darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the tail end of Black Friday shopping, all of which could influence both victim behaviour and offender activity. The relatively low property crime rate (30.4% of total incidents) contrasts with higher proportions of violent and anti-social crimes, a mix consistent with the area’s character as a built-up rural district where community interactions and local festivals may intersect with crime patterns. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or burglary—categories often linked to urban centres—further suggests that the built-up area’s crime profile is shaped more by interpersonal dynamics than by economic or spatial factors typically associated with larger cities.

November 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 150% compared to October, rising from 4 to 10 incidents. This jump, which outpaced the UK average by 28%, may be linked to Bonfire Night-related disturbances or heightened tensions during the month’s darker evenings. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson increased by 140%, a stark contrast to the UK average rate of 0.5 per 1,000, which suggests localised factors—perhaps vandalism tied to seasonal festivals—may have played a role. A notable anomaly was the 100% rise in possession of weapons offences, with three incidents reported compared to zero in October, a category that is 186% above the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 37.5%, aligning with the UK average and reflecting reduced opportunities for such crimes during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour. of all crimes, decreased by 30% from October, due to targeted policing efforts or self-regulation among residents. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal events and local enforcement, with public order offences emerging as a particular area of concern for residents navigating November’s unique social and environmental conditions.

The crime rate in Rural Lancaster remained stable at 6.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate recorded in October. This consistency suggests that while specific crime categories fluctuated, the overall risk profile for residents did not change significantly. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised, equates to a 0.4% chance of being involved in a crime on any given day. Over the course of the month, this translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 160 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to both urban centres and the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 16,987, the 106 reported crimes represent a manageable burden for local services, though the sharp rise in public order offences and weapons possession highlights areas requiring closer attention. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while violence and sexual offences are 14% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are significantly higher, reflecting a unique mix of challenges shaped by the built-up rural environment and its seasonal rhythms. For residents, this means that while the overall risk of encountering crime is low, specific types of incidents—particularly those involving public order—may require heightened awareness during events like Bonfire Night.