LA1 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1RU

LA1 1RU, Lancaster has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.92 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1RU, encompassing approximately 4429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 1RU area, explore the LA1 1RU 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LA1 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23

LA1 1RU 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7044.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences3815.80-29.63%
Shoplifting188.58-25.00%
Public order164.0677.78%
Burglary153.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.39250.00%
Other theft103.16-9.09%
Vehicle crime52.26150.00%
Drugs51.1366.67%
Bicycle theft41.13-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5640.8621.74%
Violence and sexual offences5412.6438.46%
Shoplifting2412.19140.00%
Other theft115.420.00%
Public order92.480.00%
Bicycle theft62.0350.00%
Burglary51.35-50.00%
Robbery41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-63.64%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4633.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences3910.38-9.30%
Other theft118.8010.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.480.00%
Shoplifting102.48-23.08%
Burglary102.26100.00%
Public order92.2680.00%
Bicycle theft42.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6938.8360.47%
Violence and sexual offences4315.5813.16%
Shoplifting139.71-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson112.9322.22%
Other theft102.48-23.08%
Bicycle theft52.2666.67%
Burglary51.13-28.57%
Public order51.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.13300.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4332.96-14.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.7122.58%
Shoplifting178.5841.67%
Other theft133.8462.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.930.00%
Public order82.03-55.56%
Burglary71.81250.00%
Bicycle theft31.580.00%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5032.056.38%
Violence and sexual offences3111.293.33%
Public order187.00125.00%
Shoplifting124.06-58.62%
Criminal damage and arson92.7112.50%
Other theft82.03-46.67%
Drugs31.8150.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Other crime20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Burglary20.45-85.71%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4737.474.44%
Violence and sexual offences3010.61-14.29%
Shoplifting296.77222.22%
Other theft156.55200.00%
Burglary143.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.16-27.27%
Public order81.81-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.81100.00%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4529.5732.35%
Violence and sexual offences3510.16-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson117.90266.67%
Public order92.4828.57%
Shoplifting92.03-25.00%
Burglary82.03166.67%
Other theft51.81-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.93-5.56%
Shoplifting127.68-36.84%
Public order72.71-12.50%
Other theft61.58-40.00%
Drugs51.35150.00%
Bicycle theft31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-70.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.9612.82%
Anti-social behaviour369.935.88%
Shoplifting198.13216.67%
Other theft104.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2625.00%
Public order82.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.81400.00%
Theft from the person41.130.00%
Bicycle theft40.90300.00%
Drugs20.90-66.67%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.19-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour348.80-35.85%
Public order97.68-30.77%
Other theft82.03-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.81-38.46%
Drugs61.81200.00%
Shoplifting61.35-76.92%
Burglary21.35-66.67%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5342.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences4711.960.00%
Shoplifting2610.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.870.00%
Public order132.930.00%
Other theft112.930.00%
Bicycle theft62.480.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202456
July 202446
June 202469
May 202443
April 202450
March 202447
February 202445
January 202434
December 202336
November 202334
October 202353

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202410
June 202413
May 202417
April 202412
March 202429
February 20249
January 202412
December 202319
November 20236
October 202326

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 202414
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 202418
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202454
July 202439
June 202443
May 202438
April 202431
March 202430
February 202435
January 202444
December 202344
November 202339
October 202347

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1RU 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. Hospital
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Calkeld Lane
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Blades Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Aldcliffe Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Meeting House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Robert Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 27. Quarry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Nip Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Cawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1