LA1 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1LR

LA1 1LR, Lancaster has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.61 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA1 postcode area, which has experienced 638 crimes and a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA1 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1LR, encompassing approximately 4201 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-31.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-13.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)

LA1 1LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 13

LA1 1LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5342.61-31.17%
Violence and sexual offences4512.62-13.46%
Criminal damage and arson1710.71-10.53%
Other theft174.0554.55%
Shoplifting154.05-6.25%
Public order93.57200.00%
Burglary82.1460.00%
Vehicle crime51.90-68.75%
Bicycle theft41.19-63.64%
Robbery20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7752.3732.76%
Violence and sexual offences5218.3344.44%
Criminal damage and arson1912.3846.15%
Vehicle crime164.52300.00%
Shoplifting163.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft113.8183.33%
Other theft112.62-15.38%
Burglary52.62-50.00%
Robbery31.19-25.00%
Public order30.71-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5843.08-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences3613.812.86%
Shoplifting208.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.76-13.33%
Other theft133.0985.71%
Burglary103.09150.00%
Public order102.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft62.3820.00%
Robbery41.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Other crime30.950.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6840.4630.77%
Violence and sexual offences3516.19-23.91%
Criminal damage and arson158.3325.00%
Public order143.5775.00%
Shoplifting123.33-57.14%
Other theft72.86-46.15%
Bicycle theft51.6725.00%
Burglary41.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.95-62.50%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5245.9420.93%
Violence and sexual offences4612.3812.20%
Shoplifting2810.95250.00%
Other theft136.6644.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.090.00%
Burglary122.86200.00%
Vehicle crime82.86166.67%
Public order81.900.00%
Drugs41.90100.00%
Bicycle theft40.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4332.1322.86%
Violence and sexual offences4110.242.50%
Criminal damage and arson129.76140.00%
Other theft92.8628.57%
Shoplifting82.14-20.00%
Public order81.90-20.00%
Burglary41.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.33-32.20%
Anti-social behaviour359.52-16.67%
Public order108.330.00%
Shoplifting102.38-47.37%
Other theft72.38-50.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-75.00%
Drugs41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime20.95-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5945.7040.48%
Anti-social behaviour4214.0413.51%
Criminal damage and arson2010.00100.00%
Shoplifting194.7690.00%
Other theft144.5275.00%
Vehicle crime123.33300.00%
Public order102.8625.00%
Robbery42.38100.00%
Bicycle theft40.9533.33%
Drugs30.95-50.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3710.00-39.34%
Criminal damage and arson108.81-37.50%
Shoplifting102.38-60.00%
Other theft82.38-33.33%
Public order81.90-38.46%
Burglary61.90-45.45%
Drugs61.43100.00%
Vehicle crime31.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-50.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6149.7527.08%
Violence and sexual offences4914.5236.11%
Shoplifting2511.66212.50%
Criminal damage and arson165.95100.00%
Public order133.81160.00%
Other theft123.099.09%
Burglary112.86-26.67%
Bicycle theft62.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Drugs30.71-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4836.66-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences3611.43-14.29%
Burglary158.5766.67%
Other theft113.57120.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.62-60.00%
Shoplifting81.90-55.56%
Drugs71.90133.33%
Bicycle theft61.6750.00%
Public order51.43-16.67%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6343.08-1.56%
Violence and sexual offences4215.00-10.64%
Criminal damage and arson2010.0011.11%
Shoplifting184.76-5.26%
Burglary94.2880.00%
Public order62.14-40.00%
Other theft51.43-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.95100.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6444.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences4715.230.00%
Shoplifting1911.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.520.00%
Other theft134.280.00%
Public order103.090.00%
Burglary52.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 701 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202477
May 202458
April 202468
March 202452
February 202443
January 202435
December 202342
November 202337
October 202361
September 202348
August 202363
July 202364

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202413
April 202415
March 202412
February 202412
January 20245
December 202320
November 202310
October 202316
September 20238
August 202320
July 202318

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313
September 20235
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202452
May 202436
April 202435
March 202446
February 202441
January 202440
December 202359
November 202342
October 202349
September 202336
August 202342
July 202347

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202416
May 202420
April 202412
March 202428
February 20248
January 202410
December 202319
November 202310
October 202325
September 20238
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 202413
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312
September 202311
August 20235
July 202313

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 20244
January 20245
November 20236
October 202311
September 202315
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Calkeld Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cable Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brock Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Parliament Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. George Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. China Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Denis Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Sidings
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Water Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. King Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Greenfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Albert Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Lancaster Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Dye House Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cawthorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sun Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Lucy Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2