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Crime in Greaves

Greaves had 433 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% above the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

LA1, Lancaster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greaves

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117crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common150 in 3 months

Month by month

107 Mar 109 Apr 131 May 133 Jun 158 Jul 142 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greaves. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15035%
anti-social behaviour7217%
shoplifting4310%
burglary327%
public order297%
criminal damage276%
vehicle crime225%
theft205%

Greaves against Lancaster

TypeGreaves per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence40.524.2▲ 24%
Burglary8.65.5▲ 191%
Vehicle crime5.94.9–
Anti-social behaviour19.511.3▼ 3%
Theft and robbery10.85.8▲ 43%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moorlands192.6▲ 28%
Lancaster132.3▲ 28%
Greaves117▲ 25%
Haverbreaks92.3▲ 61%
Bowerham79.4▲ 49%
Abraham Heights78.4▲ 32%
Scotforth64.7▲ 69%
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 Greaves a safe area?

Greaves had about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Greaves?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (150), followed by anti-social behaviour (72) and shoplifting (43).