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Crime in Moorlands

Moorlands had 799 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 184 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 186% above the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

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

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184crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
1 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common244 in 3 months

Month by month

205 Apr 236 May 260 Jun 285 Jul 291 Aug 223 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24431%
anti-social behaviour16621%
shoplifting9912%
public order648%
criminal damage587%
theft435%
burglary314%
bike theft294%

Moorlands against Lancaster

TypeMoorlands per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence56.222.8▲ 15%
Burglary7.14.7▲ 19%
Vehicle crime4.84.6▲ 50%
Anti-social behaviour38.210.6▲ 14%
Theft and robbery19.34.8▲ 47%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moorlands184▲ 14%
Bulk174.7▲ 5%
Lancaster128.4▲ 13%
Greaves112.4▲ 12%
Haverbreaks90.8▲ 48%
Bowerham76.6▲ 30%
Scotforth64.3▲ 42%
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 Moorlands a safe area?

Moorlands had about 184 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 1 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Moorlands?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (244), followed by anti-social behaviour (166) and shoplifting (99).