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Westgate Ward
Ward in Lancaster City Council · ONS Code: E05007130
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Crime Statistics
Data from police.uk · Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest Month
347
crimes in 2025-12
Monthly Average
357
over last 3 months
Data Available
3
months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Total Crimes | Top Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 347 | Violent Crime (113) |
| 2025-11 | 333 | Shoplifting (103) |
| 2025-10 | 391 | Violent Crime (118) |
Crime by Category (Last 3 Months)
| Category | Total | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 329 | 110 |
| Shoplifting | 291 | 97 |
| Other Theft | 75 | 25 |
| Vehicle Crime | 69 | 23 |
| Public Order | 64 | 21 |
| Criminal Damage Arson | 55 | 18 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 49 | 16 |
| Drugs | 40 | 13 |
| Other Crime | 26 | 9 |
| Robbery | 17 | 6 |
| Burglary | 17 | 6 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 17 | 6 |
| Bicycle Theft | 16 | 5 |
| Theft From The Person | 6 | 2 |
Demographics
This ward contains 5 LSOAs (Lower Layer Super Output Areas)
Ward boundary data from ONS Open Geography Portal.