LA1 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 2AA

LA1 2AA, Lancaster has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.88 per 1,000 population. This LA1 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 2AA, encompassing approximately 3263 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 2AA area, explore the LA1 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

LA1 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 6
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 6
  • Back Lord Street with total crimes: 6

LA1 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2827.8855.56%
Violence and sexual offences168.58-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson164.9060.00%
Burglary94.9080.00%
Shoplifting82.76-33.33%
Public order42.45100.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.90-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour186.4312.50%
Shoplifting125.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.6811.11%
Burglary53.060.00%
Other theft31.53-25.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.3516.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.89-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-10.00%
Shoplifting92.76125.00%
Vehicle crime52.76-28.57%
Burglary51.53-28.57%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Bicycle theft21.23-50.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2727.883.85%
Violence and sexual offences258.2756.25%
Criminal damage and arson107.66-23.08%
Vehicle crime73.0640.00%
Burglary72.14-12.50%
Shoplifting42.14-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.23300.00%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2628.19-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences167.9745.45%
Criminal damage and arson134.9044.44%
Burglary83.98-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.45150.00%
Shoplifting51.53400.00%
Other crime51.53150.00%
Other theft41.53-42.86%
Public order31.2350.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3024.5176.47%
Burglary119.19266.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.37-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson93.37-10.00%
Other theft72.7675.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.82-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour178.2721.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.2166.67%
Shoplifting73.06250.00%
Bicycle theft42.140.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.61250.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.84150.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Shoplifting20.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.48-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences83.06-72.41%
Criminal damage and arson62.45-33.33%
Shoplifting61.84100.00%
Other theft51.840.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.5931.82%
Anti-social behaviour188.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.5180.00%
Other theft52.76-28.57%
Public order41.53100.00%
Burglary31.23-57.14%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Shoplifting30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Robbery10.61-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2726.35-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences228.27-24.14%
Burglary76.7416.67%
Other theft72.14133.33%
Shoplifting52.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.890.00%
Shoplifting108.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.060.00%
Burglary62.760.00%
Public order61.840.00%
Bicycle theft41.840.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202416
June 202427
May 202426
April 202430
March 202417
February 202414
January 202410
December 202318
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202429
June 202425
May 202416
April 202411
March 202427
February 202428
January 20248
December 202329
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Norfolk Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Back Lord Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cable Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Chelsea Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hills Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Mainway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Riverview Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Factory Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Denis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pinfold Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Greyhound Bridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Sidings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ridge Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Derby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Albert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Mardale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. De Vitre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. North Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bulk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1