Crime in Bailrigg: statistics, rates and trends
133 crimes were recorded in Bailrigg in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bailrigg
- Questions about crime in Bailrigg
- About this data
133 crimes were recorded in Bailrigg in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 44 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bailrigg has the 1,400th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bailrigg | Lancaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 133 | 14,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.9 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,132 | 145,006 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bailrigg was highest in the year to July 2021 (206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (125). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 133 | 25.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 199 | 38.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 125 | 24.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 30.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 172 | 33.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 206 | 40.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 127 | 24.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 135 | 26.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 156 | 30.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bailrigg over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-70%) and anti-social behaviour (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 8.6 | 0.25 | -35% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.9 | 3.55 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.2 | 0.17 | -70% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.8 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +300% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 0.06 | -94% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bailrigg
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bailrigg recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bailrigg
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bailrigg recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bailrigg
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bailrigg recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bailrigg
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bailrigg recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bailrigg
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bailrigg recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bailrigg
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bailrigg recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bailrigg
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bailrigg recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bailrigg
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bailrigg recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bailrigg
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bailrigg recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bailrigg
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bailrigg recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bailrigg
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bailrigg recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 94% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bailrigg, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bailrigg.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bailrigg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 5,628 | 116.7 | +350% |
| Morecambe | 4,629 | 144.5 | +458% |
| Heysham | 1,206 | 81.3 | +214% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 264 | 36.7 | +42% |
| Garstang | 367 | 53.9 | +108% |
| Carnforth | 392 | 71.1 | +174% |
| Fleetwood | 3,066 | 122.8 | +374% |
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | +167% |
1 areas within Bailrigg, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. University had the highest rate (25.9 per 1,000) and University the lowest (25.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | Neighbourhood | 5,132 | 133 | 25.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bailrigg over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Preston Lancaster Road | 10 |
| On or near Anyon Lane | 9 |
| On or near North Drive | 6 |
| On or near Hampson Lane | 5 |
| On or near Physics Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Bay Horse Road | 4 |
| On or near Pendle Avenue | 4 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bailrigg over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 43.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 31 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 13.5% |
| Not recorded | 15 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% |
Bailrigg has an estimated population of 5,132. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bailrigg sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bailrigg |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 88.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 1.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Bailrigg a safe place to live?
Bailrigg recorded 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bailrigg?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Bailrigg going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bailrigg was down 33% on the year before: 133 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 199 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bailrigg?
Bailrigg is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bailrigg. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.