Total Crime Rate
138.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026William Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Carnforth & Millhead , and the 94th highest crime rate of 475 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 William Street (LA5 9HE) in the last 12 months was 138.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% higher than the Carnforth & Millhead average (76.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 49.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around William Street (LA5 9HE), the main crime hotspot is near Foundary Gardens. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carnforth & Millhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Midland Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rupert Street | Under investigation |
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