Total Crime Rate
52.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arran Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Heysham Central , and the 193rd 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 Arran Close (LA3 2YD) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 36.3% 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 5 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arran Close (LA3 2YD), the main crime hotspot is near Heathfoot Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 4 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 | Brier Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arran Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Delamere Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Delamere Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathfoot Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kintyre Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heathfoot Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfoot Avenue | Under investigation |
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