Crime in Bailrigg: statistics, rates and trends
140 crimes were recorded in Bailrigg in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bailrigg at a glance
- Crime trends in Bailrigg
- Types of crime in Bailrigg
- Bailrigg compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bailrigg
- Streets with the most crime in Bailrigg
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bailrigg
- Demographics of Bailrigg
- Questions about crime in Bailrigg
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (42), other theft (30) and anti-social behaviour (18) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,382nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bailrigg | Lancaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 140 | 14,063 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.3 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 5,132 | 145,006 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bailrigg peaked in the year to August 2021 (206 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (123). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 140 | 27.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 200 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 123 | 24.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 145 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 184 | 35.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 206 | 40.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 127 | 24.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 138 | 26.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 151 | 29.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 66 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 8.2 | 34.2 | -36% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 3.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Bailrigg.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bailrigg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 5,614 | 116.4 | +327% |
| Morecambe | 4,511 | 140.9 | +416% |
| Heysham | 1,189 | 80.1 | +194% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 266 | 37.0 | +36% |
| Garstang | 348 | 51.1 | +87% |
| Carnforth | 396 | 71.8 | +163% |
| Fleetwood | 3,004 | 120.3 | +341% |
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | +154% |
University is the one area listed within Bailrigg, with 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | Neighbourhood | 5,132 | 140 | 27.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 76% of the crime recorded in Bailrigg over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Anyon Lane | 10 |
| On or near Preston Lancaster Road | 10 |
| On or near North Drive | 7 |
| On or near Physics Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Pendle Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Bay Horse Road | 4 |
| On or near Grizedale Avenue | 4 |
| On or near Hampson Lane | 4 |
Of the 122 crimes in Bailrigg with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 48.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 31 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Bailrigg has an estimated population of 5,132 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (82.3%, against 7.9%), less social housing (1.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (3.1%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bailrigg average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bailrigg | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 20.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 82.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bailrigg a safe place to live?
Bailrigg recorded 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,382nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bailrigg?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 42 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Bailrigg going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bailrigg was down 30% on the year before: 140 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bailrigg?
About 5,132 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bailrigg?
Bailrigg is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.