DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1AH

DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1AH, Lancaster has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.59 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA1 postcode area, which has experienced 687 crimes and a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA1 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1AH, encompassing approximately 3195 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 1AH area, explore the LA1 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (31.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-43.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (170.00% increase)

LA1 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

DAMSIDE STREET, LA1 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6762.5931.37%
Violence and sexual offences3120.97-43.64%
Criminal damage and arson279.70170.00%
Shoplifting228.45-26.67%
Burglary176.88325.00%
Public order135.3244.44%
Other theft84.0733.33%
Vehicle crime52.50150.00%
Bicycle theft41.560.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5555.7144.74%
Anti-social behaviour5117.2137.84%
Shoplifting3015.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.3911.11%
Public order93.1350.00%
Other theft62.82-57.14%
Burglary41.88-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.250.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.8718.75%
Anti-social behaviour3711.89-40.32%
Shoplifting1511.58-6.25%
Other theft144.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.38-50.00%
Burglary72.82133.33%
Public order62.19200.00%
Bicycle theft41.88-66.67%
Robbery21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.63-85.71%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6255.3921.57%
Violence and sexual offences3219.40-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson1810.01100.00%
Shoplifting165.63-11.11%
Vehicle crime145.01600.00%
Bicycle theft124.38300.00%
Other theft103.760.00%
Robbery33.13-40.00%
Burglary30.94-75.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Public order20.94-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5150.39-8.93%
Violence and sexual offences3415.9688.89%
Shoplifting1810.6450.00%
Burglary125.63200.00%
Other theft103.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.13-30.77%
Public order92.8228.57%
Robbery52.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.56-40.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5641.3116.67%
Violence and sexual offences1817.53-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson135.6330.00%
Shoplifting124.07-57.14%
Other theft73.76-36.36%
Public order72.1916.67%
Vehicle crime52.1925.00%
Bicycle theft51.5625.00%
Burglary41.56-42.86%
Drugs31.25-40.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4851.6429.73%
Violence and sexual offences3415.029.68%
Shoplifting2810.64300.00%
Other theft118.7637.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.4411.11%
Burglary73.13250.00%
Public order62.1920.00%
Possession of weapons51.88400.00%
Drugs51.56400.00%
Vehicle crime41.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.25300.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3734.118.82%
Violence and sexual offences3111.5824.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.7050.00%
Other theft82.8214.29%
Shoplifting72.50-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.19400.00%
Public order51.56-28.57%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences2510.64-55.36%
Shoplifting107.82-47.37%
Public order73.13-22.22%
Other theft72.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-57.14%
Drugs31.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5652.2651.35%
Anti-social behaviour3417.5317.24%
Shoplifting1910.6490.00%
Other theft145.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.3875.00%
Public order94.3850.00%
Vehicle crime62.82200.00%
Robbery41.88100.00%
Drugs31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.935.71%
Anti-social behaviour2911.58-46.30%
Shoplifting109.08-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson83.13-42.86%
Other theft72.50-41.67%
Burglary62.19-25.00%
Drugs61.88200.00%
Public order61.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5453.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences3516.900.00%
Shoplifting2210.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.880.00%
Other theft124.380.00%
Public order123.760.00%
Burglary83.760.00%
Bicycle theft42.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 202413
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 560 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202451
July 202437
June 202462
May 202451
April 202456
March 202448
February 202437
January 202434
December 202334
November 202329
October 202354

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202455
July 202438
June 202432
May 202434
April 202418
March 202434
February 202431
January 202425
December 202356
November 202337
October 202335

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202415
June 202416
May 202418
April 202412
March 202428
February 20247
January 202410
December 202319
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Calkeld Lane
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Back Lord Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lancaster Bus Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cable Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greyhound Bridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Sidings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. Derby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 28. Earl Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Albert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2