Crime in Heysham: statistics, rates and trends
1,189 crimes were recorded in Heysham in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (508), anti-social behaviour (252) and criminal damage and arson (137) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 609th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heysham | Lancaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,189 | 14,063 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,836 | 145,006 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Heysham of any year here (1,189 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,189 | 80.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,399 | 94.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,276 | 86.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,426 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,615 | 108.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,782 | 120.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,844 | 124.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,751 | 118.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,830 | 123.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heysham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (82% below) and drugs (59% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 495 to 252 and drugs fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 508 | 34.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Heysham; the highest is Morecambe (140.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bailrigg (27.3).
Of the 3 areas within Heysham, Heysham North had the highest crime rate (151.5 per 1,000) and Heysham South the lowest (68.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham North | Neighbourhood | 5,480 | 830 | 151.5 |
| Heysham Central | Neighbourhood | 4,582 | 332 | 72.5 |
| Heysham South | Neighbourhood | 6,213 | 426 | 68.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Heysham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunlin Avenue” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunlin Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Norton Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Dalton Road | 31 |
| On or near Halden Road | 29 |
| On or near Hale Carr Grove | 27 |
| On or near Myrtle Grove | 26 |
| On or near Mears Beck Close | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Kingsway | 23 |
| On or near Harrington Road | 22 |
Of the 937 crimes in Heysham with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 252 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 394 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Heysham has an estimated population of 14,836 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heysham average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heysham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heysham a safe place to live?
Heysham recorded 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 609th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Heysham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 508 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Heysham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heysham was down 15% on the year before: 1,189 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,399 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heysham?
About 14,836 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heysham?
Heysham 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.