Total Crime Rate
24.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garfield Drive area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bare , and the 74th 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 Garfield Drive (LA4 6NH) in the last 12 months was 24.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Bare average (54.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garfield Drive (LA4 6NH), the main crime hotspot is near The Way. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bare| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Slyne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Slyne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Buseph Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | George Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Russell Drive | Under investigation |
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