Total Crime Rate
165.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryony Court area has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Westgate , and the 81st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bryony Court (LA3 3QL) in the last 12 months was 165.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.4% higher than the Westgate average (139.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 78.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryony Court (LA3 3QL), the main crime hotspot is near Parkview Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Westgate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westminster Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burdock Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parkview Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parkview Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverview Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkview Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkview Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Waterside Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burdock Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plantain Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burdock Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burdock Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Winchester Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Minster Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Winchester Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lawnswood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Reedmace Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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