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Crime in Warton

Warton had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.

LA5, Lancaster · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Warton

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49.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
vehicle crimemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 10 Apr 7 May 9 Jun 11 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime621%
anti-social behaviour414%
theft414%
burglary414%
public order310%
violence310%
other crime27%
criminal damage27%

Warton against Lancaster

TypeWarton per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence5.224.2▼ 75%
Burglary6.95.5–
Vehicle crime10.34.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.911.3–
Theft and robbery6.95.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carnforth74.5▲ 28%
Warton49.9▲ 32%
Over Kellet10.5–
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 Warton a safe area?

Warton had about 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Warton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (6), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and theft (4).