LA1 1UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 1UF

LA1 1UF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.05 per 1,000 population. This LA1 1UF 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 1UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 1UF, encompassing approximately 4773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

LA1 1UF 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: 15

LA1 1UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5832.0526.09%
Violence and sexual offences3012.15-34.78%
Shoplifting136.28-7.14%
Burglary122.72140.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.51175.00%
Other theft92.3028.57%
Public order91.89-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.89150.00%
Bicycle theft21.05-75.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4631.2239.39%
Violence and sexual offences469.64100.00%
Shoplifting149.6475.00%
Public order102.93150.00%
Bicycle theft82.0960.00%
Other theft71.68-22.22%
Burglary51.47-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-50.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.91-28.12%
Other theft94.82-18.18%
Burglary91.8980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.890.00%
Shoplifting81.68-20.00%
Bicycle theft51.68-28.57%
Public order41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6631.2253.49%
Violence and sexual offences3213.83-3.03%
Other theft116.700.00%
Shoplifting102.30-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.090.00%
Bicycle theft71.6875.00%
Vehicle crime51.4766.67%
Burglary51.050.00%
Public order31.05-50.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4327.867.50%
Violence and sexual offences339.0150.00%
Other theft116.9183.33%
Shoplifting112.3037.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.30-38.46%
Public order61.68-53.85%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Bicycle theft41.0533.33%
Robbery30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4023.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.38-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson134.6144.44%
Public order132.7262.50%
Shoplifting82.72-68.00%
Other theft61.68-53.85%
Bicycle theft31.2650.00%
Burglary20.63-87.50%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4032.6837.93%
Violence and sexual offences288.3855.56%
Shoplifting255.87400.00%
Burglary165.24220.00%
Other theft133.35116.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.720.00%
Public order81.89166.67%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.39-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences186.08-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson93.77200.00%
Other theft61.8920.00%
Burglary51.260.00%
Shoplifting51.05-58.33%
Public order31.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.2714.81%
Violence and sexual offences236.49-30.30%
Shoplifting124.829.09%
Public order62.51-33.33%
Other theft51.26-50.00%
Burglary51.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-62.50%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.5157.14%
Anti-social behaviour276.9122.73%
Shoplifting115.66120.00%
Other theft102.3025.00%
Public order92.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.89100.00%
Vehicle crime41.68300.00%
Bicycle theft40.8433.33%
Theft from the person30.84200.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Drugs20.42-71.43%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.60-45.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.61-32.26%
Other theft84.40-11.11%
Drugs71.68600.00%
Public order51.47-50.00%
Shoplifting51.05-72.22%
Burglary41.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4027.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences318.386.90%
Shoplifting186.49157.14%
Public order103.77100.00%
Other theft92.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.8960.00%
Burglary61.68-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.2625.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3022.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.280.00%
Burglary76.080.00%
Shoplifting71.470.00%
Other theft71.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202446
July 202423
June 202432
May 202433
April 202422
March 202428
February 202418
January 202423
December 202333
November 202321
October 202331
September 202329

A total of 505 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
July 202433
June 202466
May 202443
April 202440
March 202440
February 202429
January 202431
December 202327
November 202322
October 202340
September 202330

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202425
February 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 202416
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 202413
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 1UF 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
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lancaster Bus Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Blades Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Damside Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nip Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Long Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Cawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1