LA1 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1QL

LA1 1QL, Lancaster has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.93 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1QL 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 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1QL, encompassing approximately 5284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-39.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)

LA1 1QL 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

LA1 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7039.9334.62%
Violence and sexual offences3513.25-39.66%
Shoplifting236.62-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson224.35144.44%
Burglary154.16114.29%
Public order142.84133.33%
Other theft102.6525.00%
Bicycle theft71.8975.00%
Vehicle crime61.3220.00%
Drugs41.1433.33%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5835.3952.63%
Anti-social behaviour5210.984.00%
Shoplifting319.84106.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.87-35.71%
Other theft81.70-57.89%
Burglary71.51-56.25%
Public order61.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.14-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.95-20.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5033.88-25.37%
Violence and sexual offences389.46-24.00%
Other theft197.1958.33%
Burglary163.60220.00%
Shoplifting153.03-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson142.847.69%
Public order92.65200.00%
Vehicle crime81.70-57.89%
Bicycle theft51.51-37.50%
Robbery20.950.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6738.4231.37%
Violence and sexual offences5012.6838.89%
Vehicle crime199.4658.33%
Shoplifting163.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.03-7.14%
Other theft122.460.00%
Bicycle theft82.2733.33%
Burglary51.51-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Public order30.76-66.67%
Robbery20.57-50.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime20.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5134.06-16.39%
Violence and sexual offences369.659.09%
Shoplifting206.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.7827.27%
Vehicle crime122.65200.00%
Other theft122.2750.00%
Burglary92.2750.00%
Public order91.70-30.77%
Bicycle theft61.7050.00%
Other crime41.14100.00%
Robbery40.760.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6130.0929.79%
Violence and sexual offences3311.54-17.50%
Public order136.2544.44%
Shoplifting122.46-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.2722.22%
Other theft82.08-33.33%
Burglary61.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.76-20.00%
Drugs30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.256.82%
Violence and sexual offences408.895.26%
Shoplifting287.57211.11%
Other theft125.3050.00%
Burglary122.27200.00%
Public order92.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.70-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.70300.00%
Bicycle theft51.51400.00%
Drugs40.9533.33%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4425.7441.94%
Violence and sexual offences388.332.70%
Criminal damage and arson167.19300.00%
Shoplifting93.03-10.00%
Other theft81.700.00%
Public order81.51-20.00%
Burglary41.51-33.33%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.76-28.85%
Anti-social behaviour317.00-26.19%
Public order105.870.00%
Shoplifting101.89-50.00%
Other theft81.89-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.51-57.14%
Burglary61.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-80.95%
Bicycle theft10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5236.1523.81%
Anti-social behaviour429.8413.51%
Criminal damage and arson217.95133.33%
Shoplifting203.97100.00%
Other theft153.7887.50%
Vehicle crime142.84366.67%
Public order102.6511.11%
Burglary41.89-55.56%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Drugs20.57-71.43%
Robbery20.380.00%

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 offences4226.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.95-37.29%
Shoplifting107.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.89-43.75%
Public order91.70-18.18%
Burglary91.70-18.18%
Other theft81.70-27.27%
Drugs71.51133.33%
Bicycle theft31.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5938.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences4211.170.00%
Shoplifting257.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.730.00%
Vehicle crime123.030.00%
Burglary112.270.00%
Other theft112.080.00%
Public order112.080.00%
Bicycle theft62.080.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202458
July 202438
June 202450
May 202436
April 202433
March 202440
February 202438
January 202437
December 202352
November 202342
October 202342

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 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202419
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202416
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 202414
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 202416
January 20244
December 202321
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202452
July 202450
June 202467
May 202451
April 202461
March 202447
February 202444
January 202431
December 202342
November 202337
October 202359

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202419
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202415
June 202416
May 202420
April 202412
March 202428
February 20249
January 202410
December 202320
November 202310
October 202325

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1QL 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. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Troutbeck Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Factory Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Denis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Albert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2