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Crime in Ellel

Ellel had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 12.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

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

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12.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 14 Apr 18 May 9 Jun 6 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1248%
theft416%
anti-social behaviour312%
bike theft28%
burglary14%
vehicle crime14%
public order14%
criminal damage14%

Ellel against Lancaster

TypeEllel per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence6.124.2▼ 20%
Burglary0.55.5–
Vehicle crime0.54.9–
Anti-social behaviour1.511.3–
Theft and robbery3.15.8▼ 54%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bailrigg76.1▲ 6%
Scotforth64.7▲ 69%
Hala57.9▲ 64%
Galgate20.9▼ 23%
Ellel12.8▼ 36%
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 Ellel a safe area?

Ellel had about 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ellel?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by theft (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).