Is Overton - Lancaster Safe?
Crime statistics for Overton - Lancaster. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 750 total crimes recorded in Overton - Lancaster
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Overton - Lancaster — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overton - Lancaster safe?
Overton - Lancaster has a CrimeRadar safety score of 66/100, rated Safe. A total of 227 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Overton - Lancaster is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster in the last 12 months?
227 crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (268 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 285 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Overton - Lancaster?
The most common crime in Overton - Lancaster is Violent Crime, with 285 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 125.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Overton - Lancaster increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Overton - Lancaster is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15.3% — from 268 crimes in the previous 12 months to 227 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Overton - Lancaster?
Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Overton - Lancaster compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 31/100. Overton - Lancaster is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Overton - Lancaster?
37.6% of crimes recorded in Overton - Lancaster resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Overton - Lancaster?
285 violent crimes were recorded in Overton - Lancaster in the last 12 months — representing 125.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 212 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Overton - Lancaster last updated?
The crime data for Overton - Lancaster was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Overton - Lancaster with other areas?
You can compare Overton - Lancaster with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.