Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkgate Drive area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bowerham , and the 139th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Parkgate Drive (LA1 3FE) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 9.4% lower than the Bowerham average (44.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkgate Drive (LA1 3FE), the main crime hotspot is near Redwood Heights. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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