Sunday email
Crime

Crime in Caton

Caton had 45 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 55% on the three months before.

LA2, Lancaster · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Caton

Share this
57.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+55%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 7 Apr 16 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Caton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1942%
anti-social behaviour1124%
criminal damage716%
vehicle crime37%
theft24%
burglary24%
weapons12%

Caton against Lancaster

TypeCaton per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence24.224.20%
Burglary2.55.5–
Vehicle crime3.84.9–
Anti-social behaviour1411.3–
Theft and robbery2.55.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bulk186.3▲ 23%
Skerton156.6▲ 32%
Caton57.4▲ 55%
Halton52.7▲ 23%
Slyne49.3▲ 271%
Brookhouse45.9▲ 44%
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.

Live in Caton?

Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.

Questions people ask

Is Caton a safe area?

Caton had about 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and criminal damage (7).