Total Crime Rate
70.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carnforth & Millhead , and the 227th 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 Russell Road (LA5 9AQ) in the last 12 months was 70.5 per 1,000 residents and was 3.0% lower than the Carnforth & Millhead average (72.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Road (LA5 9AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Road. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carnforth & Millhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ullswater Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Highfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ullswater Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ullswater Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arnhem Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | King'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Russell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Highfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hard Knott Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hard Knott Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Highfield Road | Under investigation |
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