Crime Rate in Warton, ward

Warton has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 wards in Lancaster district and the 1241st lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 277th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.

The overall crime rate in Warton in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% lower than the Lancaster district average (107.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Warton’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 33 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the Warton ward, the highest concentration of overall crime occurs near Carnforth Service Area, with 21 recorded incidents. Violent and public-order offences happen most frequently around Kellet Lane (7 offences). Both locations are situated within roughly 0.3 miles of each other.