Lancashire Constabulary

Is West End - Lancaster Safe?

Crime statistics for West End - Lancaster. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 2,909 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,909 Crimes (last 24 months)
38.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑37.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 2,909 total crimes recorded in West End - Lancaster

Violent Crime
982 33.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
671 23.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
286 9.8%
Shoplifting
238 8.2%
Other Theft
176 6.1%
Public Order
120 4.1%
Burglary
100 3.4%
Vehicle Crime
99 3.4%
Drugs
86 3%
Other Crime
57 2%
Bicycle Theft
36 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
29 1%
Robbery
24 0.8%
Theft from Person
5 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for West End - Lancaster — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West End - Lancaster safe?

West End - Lancaster has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,682 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 37.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in West End - Lancaster are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in West End - Lancaster in the last 12 months?

1,682 crimes were recorded in West End - Lancaster in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 37.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,227 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 982 incidents.

What is the most common crime in West End - Lancaster?

The most common crime in West End - Lancaster is Violent Crime, with 982 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 58.4% 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 West End - Lancaster increasing or decreasing?

Crime in West End - Lancaster is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 37.1% — from 1,227 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,682 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for West End - Lancaster?

West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 West End - Lancaster compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?

West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 34/100. West End - Lancaster is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in West End - Lancaster?

38.4% of crimes recorded in West End - 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 West End - Lancaster?

982 violent crimes were recorded in West End - Lancaster in the last 12 months — representing 58.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 671 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 West End - Lancaster last updated?

The crime data for West End - Lancaster was last updated in March 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 West End - Lancaster with other areas?

You can compare West End - 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.