LA1 1UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1UB

LA1 1UB, Lancaster has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.90 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1UB 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 1UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1UB, encompassing approximately 4457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

LA1 1UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • George Street with total crimes: 11
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

LA1 1UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3624.9028.57%
Violence and sexual offences238.080.00%
Burglary115.1683.33%
Shoplifting92.4728.57%
Public order82.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.79133.33%
Vehicle crime51.57150.00%
Drugs41.12100.00%
Other theft40.90-42.86%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.9921.74%
Violence and sexual offences236.2853.33%
Public order75.16250.00%
Other theft71.570.00%
Shoplifting71.5716.67%
Burglary61.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.35200.00%
Robbery41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.72-47.73%
Violence and sexual offences155.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.3742.86%
Burglary92.2480.00%
Other theft72.0275.00%
Shoplifting61.57100.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Bicycle theft20.90-50.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4420.1976.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.0416.67%
Burglary51.57-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.1233.33%
Other theft40.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.67-57.14%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.4031.58%
Violence and sexual offences165.61-11.11%
Other theft103.59100.00%
Shoplifting72.2416.67%
Burglary61.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Bicycle theft31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.2612.50%
Public order84.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7920.00%
Shoplifting61.35-45.45%
Other theft51.35-28.57%
Burglary41.12-73.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.19-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences164.26-15.79%
Burglary153.59114.29%
Shoplifting113.37120.00%
Other theft72.47133.33%
Public order61.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.1510.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.9411.76%
Burglary74.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.57100.00%
Shoplifting51.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.1353.85%
Violence and sexual offences174.4954.55%
Shoplifting73.81133.33%
Other theft41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-50.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.11-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences112.92-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.47100.00%
Public order41.3533.33%
Other theft40.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.90200.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.67-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences133.59-35.00%
Other theft62.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Burglary30.67-40.00%
Public order30.67-70.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.45-84.62%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.380.00%
Shoplifting134.490.00%
Public order102.920.00%
Other theft72.240.00%
Burglary51.570.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202428
July 202423
June 202444
May 202425
April 202419
March 202419
February 202422
January 202420
December 202313
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202418
March 202416
February 202419
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202415
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1UB 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. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blades Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Aldcliffe Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meeting House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Westbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. China Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sun Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Middle Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Lindow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1