LA4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4

LA4, Lancaster has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA4, encompassing approximately 26053 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (20.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (7.61% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)

LA4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rossendale Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

LA4 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA4

The postcode district are associated with the LA4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9912.5920.73%
Violence and sexual offences993.807.61%
Criminal damage and arson283.807.69%
Burglary191.07137.50%
Vehicle crime180.73500.00%
Other theft140.690.00%
Public order130.54-43.48%
Shoplifting90.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft70.35133.33%
Drugs60.270.00%
Other crime60.230.00%
Robbery50.23-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.19200.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9211.02-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour823.53-8.89%
Criminal damage and arson263.154.00%
Public order231.00-11.54%
Other theft140.88-30.00%
Shoplifting120.5433.33%
Robbery90.46800.00%
Burglary80.350.00%
Drugs60.31-25.00%
Other crime60.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.23-81.25%
Bicycle theft30.1250.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10012.13-18.70%
Anti-social behaviour903.84-15.89%
Public order263.4536.84%
Criminal damage and arson251.00-39.02%
Other theft200.965.26%
Vehicle crime160.77-15.79%
Other crime100.6111.11%
Shoplifting90.38-10.00%
Burglary80.35-46.67%
Drugs80.31-27.27%
Bicycle theft20.31-71.43%
Robbery10.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12314.8936.67%
Anti-social behaviour1074.72-10.83%
Criminal damage and arson414.1120.59%
Vehicle crime191.5772.73%
Public order190.7390.00%
Other theft190.7311.76%
Burglary150.7315.38%
Drugs110.5822.22%
Shoplifting100.4225.00%
Other crime90.3880.00%
Bicycle theft70.35600.00%
Robbery40.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12012.4415.38%
Violence and sexual offences904.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson343.45-5.56%
Other theft171.3113.33%
Burglary130.6544.44%
Vehicle crime110.50-21.43%
Public order100.42-9.09%
Drugs90.3812.50%
Shoplifting80.35-50.00%
Other crime50.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.19-50.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12013.515.26%
Anti-social behaviour1044.6142.47%
Criminal damage and arson363.9933.33%
Shoplifting161.386.67%
Other theft150.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime140.58-39.13%
Public order110.54-31.25%
Other crime100.4266.67%
Burglary90.38125.00%
Drugs80.3560.00%
Possession of weapons40.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.15200.00%
Robbery20.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11412.1312.87%
Anti-social behaviour734.384.29%
Criminal damage and arson272.80-15.62%
Vehicle crime231.0491.67%
Other theft200.8811.11%
Public order160.7714.29%
Shoplifting150.61-11.76%
Possession of weapons80.580.00%
Other crime60.31-14.29%
Drugs50.23-66.67%
Burglary40.19-73.33%
Robbery20.15-60.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10111.90-12.17%
Anti-social behaviour703.88-27.84%
Criminal damage and arson322.690.00%
Other theft181.2380.00%
Shoplifting170.6954.55%
Drugs150.6587.50%
Burglary150.58650.00%
Public order140.5816.67%
Vehicle crime120.54-14.29%
Other crime70.4675.00%
Robbery50.270.00%
Bicycle theft40.19-20.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11512.0541.98%
Anti-social behaviour974.4127.63%
Criminal damage and arson323.7239.13%
Vehicle crime141.2340.00%
Public order120.549.09%
Shoplifting110.4657.14%
Other theft100.42-56.52%
Drugs80.38300.00%
Bicycle theft50.31400.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.15-20.00%
Burglary20.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.71-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour763.11-22.45%
Criminal damage and arson232.92-23.33%
Other theft230.8835.29%
Public order110.88-8.33%
Burglary100.42-9.09%
Vehicle crime100.38-33.33%
Shoplifting70.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.27-16.67%
Other crime40.190.00%
Drugs20.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11412.946.54%
Anti-social behaviour984.3827.27%
Criminal damage and arson303.7620.00%
Other theft171.15-19.05%
Vehicle crime150.6550.00%
Shoplifting140.58133.33%
Public order120.54-25.00%
Burglary110.4657.14%
Drugs80.42-11.11%
Possession of weapons60.31100.00%
Bicycle theft40.230.00%
Other crime40.15-42.86%
Robbery20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10711.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour774.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson252.960.00%
Other theft210.960.00%
Public order160.810.00%
Vehicle crime100.610.00%
Drugs90.380.00%
Other crime70.350.00%
Burglary70.270.00%
Shoplifting60.270.00%
Bicycle theft40.230.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1093 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 202482
June 202490
May 2024107
April 2024120
March 2024104
February 202473
January 202470
December 202397
November 202376
October 202398
September 202377

A total of 1256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 202492
June 2024100
May 2024123
April 202490
March 2024120
February 2024114
January 2024101
December 2023115
November 202381
October 2023114
September 2023107

A total of 359 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202426
June 202425
May 202441
April 202434
March 202436
February 202427
January 202432
December 202332
November 202323
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202414
June 202420
May 202419
April 202417
March 202415
February 202420
January 202418
December 202310
November 202323
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20243
June 202416
May 202419
April 202411
March 202414
February 202423
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202423
June 202426
May 202419
April 202410
March 202411
February 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20248
June 20248
May 202415
April 202413
March 20249
February 20244
January 202415
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 202416
February 202415
January 202417
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rossendale Avenue
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Back Crescent Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Christie Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Washington Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Clifford Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Royal Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Euston Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bath Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newmarket Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. A589
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Lines Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arkholme Court
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Princes Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. George Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Back Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Morecambe Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cedar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Springfield Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sanders Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Thurland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 24. Aldingham Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Croft Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ennerdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Back Calton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hall Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Tunstall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Lines Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1