LA1 1DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1DT

LA1 1DT, Lancaster has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1DT 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 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1DT, encompassing approximately 4657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (21.28% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-49.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)

LA1 1DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

LA1 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5738.6521.28%
Violence and sexual offences2912.24-49.12%
Criminal damage and arson266.23160.00%
Burglary165.58100.00%
Shoplifting163.44-44.83%
Public order93.4480.00%
Vehicle crime81.9360.00%
Other theft81.7233.33%
Bicycle theft51.72150.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.3658.33%
Anti-social behaviour4712.2423.68%
Shoplifting2910.09141.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.23-9.09%
Burglary82.15-27.27%
Other theft61.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.29-37.50%
Public order51.07-28.57%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-60.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3831.99-30.91%
Violence and sexual offences368.16-20.00%
Other theft147.7316.67%
Shoplifting123.01-14.29%
Burglary112.5883.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.36-26.67%
Vehicle crime82.36-57.89%
Public order71.72250.00%
Bicycle theft51.50-28.57%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5539.7212.24%
Violence and sexual offences4511.8136.36%
Vehicle crime199.6672.73%
Criminal damage and arson154.0815.38%
Shoplifting143.22-6.67%
Other theft123.0171.43%
Bicycle theft72.5840.00%
Burglary61.50-45.45%
Possession of weapons41.290.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Public order20.64-80.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4935.21-15.52%
Violence and sexual offences3310.5217.86%
Shoplifting157.09114.29%
Criminal damage and arson133.22-18.75%
Vehicle crime112.79175.00%
Burglary112.3683.33%
Public order102.3611.11%
Other theft72.15-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.5025.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5831.7838.10%
Violence and sexual offences2812.45-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.0160.00%
Other theft103.44-9.09%
Public order92.1528.57%
Shoplifting71.93-70.83%
Burglary61.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.86-20.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4235.6423.53%
Violence and sexual offences409.0217.65%
Shoplifting248.59242.86%
Other theft115.1537.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-28.57%
Burglary92.1580.00%
Vehicle crime81.93100.00%
Public order71.7216.67%
Bicycle theft51.500.00%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Possession of weapons30.86200.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.1230.77%
Violence and sexual offences347.3013.33%
Criminal damage and arson147.30250.00%
Other theft83.0133.33%
Shoplifting71.72-22.22%
Public order61.50-14.29%
Burglary51.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.07-20.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.40-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour266.44-16.13%
Shoplifting95.58-50.00%
Public order71.93-12.50%
Burglary61.5050.00%
Other theft61.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.29-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-76.47%
Drugs10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5836.9328.89%
Anti-social behaviour3112.45-18.42%
Shoplifting186.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.86112.50%
Other theft143.65100.00%
Vehicle crime113.0183.33%
Public order82.360.00%
Burglary41.72-55.56%
Drugs30.86-50.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.7121.62%
Anti-social behaviour389.66-24.00%
Burglary98.16-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.93-50.00%
Public order81.720.00%
Shoplifting81.72-60.00%
Other theft71.72-22.22%
Drugs61.50500.00%
Vehicle crime61.29-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.290.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5037.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences3710.740.00%
Shoplifting207.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.290.00%
Burglary143.440.00%
Vehicle crime103.010.00%
Other theft92.150.00%
Public order81.930.00%
Bicycle theft51.720.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 525 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202447
July 202438
June 202455
May 202449
April 202458
March 202442
February 202434
January 202426
December 202331
November 202338
October 202350

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202419
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202457
July 202436
June 202445
May 202433
April 202428
March 202440
February 202434
January 202430
December 202358
November 202345
October 202337

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 202416
March 202410
February 202414
January 20244
December 202317
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 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 202412
May 20247
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 20247
March 202424
February 20247
January 20249
December 202318
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Calkeld Lane
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Back Lord Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lancaster Bus Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cable Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Troutbeck Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chelsea Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hills Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Riverview Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Factory Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Denis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Sidings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moor Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ridge Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Derby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. Earl Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2