Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ellel , and the 161st 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 Chapel Street (LA2 0JS) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 3.9% lower than the Ellel average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Street (LA2 0JS), the main crime hotspot is near Forster Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Crofters Fold | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forster Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forster Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crofters Fold | Under investigation |
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