Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thistle Break area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Heysham Central , and the 51st 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 Thistle Break (LA3 2FJ) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% lower 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 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thistle Break (LA3 2FJ), 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 | Drayton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moreton Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heron Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willowfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heron Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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