Total Crime Rate
53.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scotland Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carnforth & Millhead , and the 197th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Scotland Road (LA5 9JZ) in the last 12 months was 53.8 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scotland Road (LA5 9JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Hawk Street. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 13 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Hawk Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pond Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hawk Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bridgeside | — |
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