Total Crime Rate
112.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longmeadow Lane area has the 29th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Heysham Central , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longmeadow Lane (LA3 2FH) in the last 12 months was 112.6 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% higher than the Heysham Central average (82.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longmeadow Lane (LA3 2FH), the main crime hotspot is near Jenny Nook. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heysham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heron Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heron Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moreton Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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