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Crime in Carnforth

Carnforth had 146 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

LA5, Lancaster · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Carnforth

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74.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 43 Apr 31 May 58 Jun 46 Jul 42 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Carnforth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5034%
anti-social behaviour2316%
criminal damage1510%
shoplifting139%
theft118%
vehicle crime107%
public order107%
burglary96%

Carnforth against Lancaster

TypeCarnforth per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence25.524.2▼ 2%
Burglary4.65.5–
Vehicle crime5.14.9–
Anti-social behaviour11.711.3▲ 53%
Theft and robbery6.15.8▼ 8%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carnforth74.5▲ 28%
Bolton-le-Sands50.4▲ 13%
Warton49.9▲ 32%
Over Kellet10.5–
See every Lancaster area ranked on the crime in Lancaster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Carnforth a safe area?

Carnforth had about 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Carnforth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage (15).