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Crime Rates in University, ward

Crime Rate

54.7

Low 2/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 10.12.2025

Annual total crime rate in University (ward) is 54.7 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 2 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

University (ward) is located within Lancaster (borough). Annual total crime rate in Lancaster (borough) is 108 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

University, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

2/10 or low

Crime rates in University (ward) by type

Anti-social behaviour 27.7 5/10

Violence and sexual offences 16.2 2/10

Criminal damage and arson 4.05 3/10

Public order 3.37 2/10

Other crime 1.35 3/10

Burglary 0.675 1/10

Vehicle crime 0.675 1/10

Other theft 0.675 1/10

Bicycle theft 0 1/10

Drugs 0 1/10

Possession of weapons 0 1/10

Robbery 0 1/10

Shoplifting 0 1/10

Theft from the person 0 1/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Nov 2024 - Oct 2025

Above are annual crime rates in University (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in University (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of University (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in University (ward), Lancaster (local authority district) and North West (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

University
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Lancaster
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Data source: data.police.uk

Nov 2024 - Oct 2025

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