LA1 1TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1TQ

LA1 1TQ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.93 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1TQ 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 1TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1TQ, encompassing approximately 4826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (25.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-34.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)

LA1 1TQ 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 1TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7443.9325.42%
Violence and sexual offences4015.33-34.43%
Shoplifting208.29-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson184.14200.00%
Burglary153.73275.00%
Public order143.1116.67%
Other theft92.90-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.86250.00%
Drugs51.45150.00%
Bicycle theft41.04-50.00%
Robbery20.83-50.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6142.6848.78%
Anti-social behaviour5912.6428.26%
Shoplifting3112.22138.46%
Public order126.4233.33%
Other theft112.49-26.67%
Bicycle theft82.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-62.50%
Burglary41.24-60.00%
Robbery40.83300.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4633.77-43.21%
Violence and sexual offences419.53-6.82%
Criminal damage and arson168.5014.29%
Other theft153.3236.36%
Shoplifting133.11-18.75%
Burglary102.69100.00%
Public order92.07200.00%
Bicycle theft51.86-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.04-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8141.0347.27%
Violence and sexual offences4416.7818.92%
Shoplifting169.12-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson143.3227.27%
Other theft112.90-21.43%
Bicycle theft92.28125.00%
Vehicle crime81.86100.00%
Burglary51.66-37.50%
Public order31.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5535.02-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences3711.400.00%
Shoplifting177.6730.77%
Other theft143.5255.56%
Criminal damage and arson112.90-26.67%
Public order92.28-43.75%
Burglary81.86700.00%
Bicycle theft41.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Robbery30.830.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5833.989.43%
Violence and sexual offences3712.020.00%
Public order167.6777.78%
Criminal damage and arson153.3225.00%
Shoplifting133.11-56.67%
Other theft92.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime30.83-50.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-94.12%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5340.4012.77%
Violence and sexual offences3710.9815.62%
Shoplifting307.67172.73%
Burglary176.22240.00%
Other theft153.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.11-7.69%
Public order92.4928.57%
Vehicle crime61.86100.00%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.8350.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4727.7623.68%
Violence and sexual offences329.74-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson136.63116.67%
Shoplifting112.69-31.25%
Other theft102.2825.00%
Public order72.07-22.22%
Burglary51.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3826.31-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences387.87-26.92%
Shoplifting167.87-20.00%
Public order93.32-25.00%
Other theft81.86-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-64.71%
Burglary51.24400.00%
Drugs31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5238.1226.83%
Anti-social behaviour4310.774.88%
Shoplifting208.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.1488.89%
Other theft153.5236.36%
Public order123.1150.00%
Vehicle crime52.49400.00%
Drugs41.04-42.86%
Theft from the person40.83300.00%
Bicycle theft40.8333.33%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.59-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour418.50-39.71%
Other theft118.50-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-35.71%
Public order81.86-52.94%
Shoplifting81.66-70.37%
Drugs71.66250.00%
Burglary51.45-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.04-57.14%
Theft from the person10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6843.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences4514.090.00%
Shoplifting279.320.00%
Public order175.590.00%
Other theft163.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.320.00%
Bicycle theft72.900.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 202416
June 202414
May 202411
April 202415
March 202412
February 202413
January 20246
December 202317
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202459
July 202446
June 202481
May 202455
April 202458
March 202453
February 202447
January 202438
December 202343
November 202341
October 202368

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202461
July 202441
June 202444
May 202437
April 202437
March 202437
February 202432
January 202438
December 202352
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202414
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 202413
June 202416
May 202417
April 202413
March 202430
February 202411
January 202416
December 202320
November 20238
October 202327

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 202417
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1TQ 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
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Blades Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Meeting House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1