Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bowerham Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ellel , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bowerham Road (LA1 4LR) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% lower than the Ellel average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bowerham Road (LA1 4LR), the main crime hotspot is near Newlands Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ellel| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greenacre Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Redcar Road | Under investigation |
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