Crime in Heysham: statistics, rates and trends
1,206 crimes were recorded in Heysham in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Heysham at a glance
- Crime trends in Heysham
- Types of crime in Heysham
- Heysham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Heysham
- Streets with the most crime in Heysham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heysham
- Population and deprivation in Heysham
- Questions about crime in Heysham
- About this data
1,206 crimes were recorded in Heysham in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 510 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Heysham has the 593rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heysham | Lancaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,206 | 14,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,836 | 145,006 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heysham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,831 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,206). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 1,206 | 81.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,385 | 93.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,273 | 85.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,462 | 98.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,593 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,806 | 121.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,831 | 123.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,788 | 120.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,812 | 122.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heysham 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+17%) and vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 510 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 17.9 | 1.17 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -1% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 3.8 | 0.78 | +14% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +2% |
| Public order | 43 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -7% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +11% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.90 | -7% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.30 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heysham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heysham recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heysham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heysham recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heysham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heysham recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heysham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heysham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heysham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heysham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heysham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heysham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heysham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heysham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heysham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heysham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heysham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heysham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heysham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heysham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heysham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heysham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heysham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heysham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heysham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heysham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heysham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heysham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Heysham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heysham.
3 areas within Heysham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Heysham North had the highest rate (156.8 per 1,000) and Heysham South the lowest (68.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham North | Neighbourhood | 5,480 | 859 | 156.8 |
| Heysham Central | Neighbourhood | 4,582 | 345 | 75.3 |
| Heysham South | Neighbourhood | 6,213 | 423 | 68.1 |
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 Heysham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunlin Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Norton Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Halden Road | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Hale Carr Grove | 27 |
| On or near Dalton Road | 27 |
| On or near Myrtle Grove | 26 |
| On or near Granville Road | 25 |
| On or near Kingsway | 25 |
| On or near Mears Beck Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heysham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 409 | 33.9% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 22.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 263 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Heysham has an estimated population of 14,836. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heysham sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heysham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% |
Is Heysham a safe place to live?
Heysham recorded 81.3 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 Heysham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Heysham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heysham was down 13% on the year before: 1,206 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,385 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heysham?
Heysham 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 Heysham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.