LA3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3

LA3, Lancaster has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA3, encompassing approximately 25096 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-29.49% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

LA3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Heysham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Warren Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Glentworth Road East with total crimes: 7

LA3 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA3

The postcode district are associated with the LA3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour768.2118.75%
Violence and sexual offences553.03-29.49%
Criminal damage and arson152.19-34.78%
Other theft120.609.09%
Public order120.48100.00%
Burglary100.48-9.09%
Other crime90.4080.00%
Vehicle crime70.36-41.67%
Shoplifting60.28100.00%
Drugs30.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences788.775.41%
Anti-social behaviour643.11-31.18%
Criminal damage and arson232.5553.33%
Vehicle crime120.92500.00%
Other theft110.48-8.33%
Burglary110.4437.50%
Public order60.44-25.00%
Other crime50.24-37.50%
Drugs40.20-50.00%
Shoplifting30.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour939.3622.37%
Violence and sexual offences743.71-11.90%
Criminal damage and arson152.9515.38%
Other theft120.60-14.29%
Public order80.480.00%
Drugs80.32-20.00%
Burglary80.32-33.33%
Other crime80.32-33.33%
Shoplifting30.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences849.963.70%
Anti-social behaviour763.35-37.19%
Other theft143.0327.27%
Criminal damage and arson130.568.33%
Burglary120.52200.00%
Other crime120.48300.00%
Drugs100.48100.00%
Vehicle crime80.400.00%
Public order80.32-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.32100.00%
Shoplifting40.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12110.72120.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.821.25%
Criminal damage and arson123.23-40.00%
Other theft110.48-21.43%
Shoplifting100.4411.11%
Public order90.4012.50%
Vehicle crime80.36-27.27%
Drugs50.320.00%
Burglary40.2033.33%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Other crime30.1250.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences808.21-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour553.191.85%
Criminal damage and arson202.1942.86%
Other theft140.80-12.50%
Vehicle crime110.56-15.38%
Shoplifting90.44-18.18%
Public order80.36-42.86%
Burglary30.32-70.00%
Robbery20.120.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences989.2453.12%
Anti-social behaviour543.91-6.90%
Other theft162.15-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson140.647.69%
Public order140.56250.00%
Vehicle crime130.56-13.33%
Shoplifting110.52175.00%
Burglary100.4442.86%
Drugs20.40100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences647.89-12.33%
Anti-social behaviour582.5520.83%
Other theft212.3140.00%
Vehicle crime150.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.60-7.14%
Burglary70.5240.00%
Other crime40.2833.33%
Public order40.16-20.00%
Shoplifting40.16-20.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.04-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.29-14.12%
Anti-social behaviour482.9133.33%
Other theft151.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.60-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Public order50.24-28.57%
Shoplifting50.20150.00%
Drugs50.20-28.57%
Burglary50.20-44.44%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.12200.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.9311.84%
Anti-social behaviour363.39-32.08%
Criminal damage and arson201.4381.82%
Other theft200.80150.00%
Burglary90.800.00%
Public order70.36-30.00%
Drugs70.280.00%
Vehicle crime60.28-40.00%
Other crime40.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16-81.82%
Robbery20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences768.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour533.03-15.87%
Shoplifting112.1157.14%
Criminal damage and arson110.44-54.17%
Vehicle crime100.4442.86%
Public order100.40-16.67%
Burglary90.4050.00%
Other theft80.36-27.27%
Drugs70.3216.67%
Other crime60.28500.00%
Possession of weapons50.24150.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences768.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour633.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson242.510.00%
Public order120.960.00%
Other theft110.480.00%
Vehicle crime70.440.00%
Shoplifting70.280.00%
Burglary60.280.00%
Drugs60.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 202414
March 202416
February 202421
January 202415
December 202320
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 797 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202464
July 202493
June 202476
May 2024121
April 202455
March 202454
February 202458
January 202448
December 202336
November 202353
October 202363

A total of 924 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202478
July 202474
June 202484
May 202481
April 202480
March 202498
February 202464
January 202473
December 202385
November 202376
October 202376

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202414
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 202420
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202320
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heysham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Warren Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Glentworth Road East
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chaffinch Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Myrtle Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Trumacar Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Littledale Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Granville Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Knowlys Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. West Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Brunswick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sandylands Promenade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grosvenor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tranmere Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Back Winterdyne Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Combermere Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Berwick Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Tarnbrook Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Jenny Nook
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Ripon Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Middlegate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Fellgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. White Lund Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2