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Crime in Galgate

Galgate had 41 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 20.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

LA2, Lancaster · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Galgate

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20.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 18 Apr 21 May 13 Jun 12 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1434%
anti-social behaviour717%
vehicle crime410%
theft410%
bike theft410%
public order25%
burglary25%
criminal damage25%

Galgate against Lancaster

TypeGalgate per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence7.224.2▼ 39%
Burglary15.5–
Vehicle crime24.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.611.3–
Theft and robbery4.65.8▼ 44%

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%
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 Galgate a safe area?

Galgate had about 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Galgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and vehicle crime (4).