LA1 2DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 2DH

LA1 2DH, Lancaster has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.88 per 1,000 population. This LA1 2DH 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 2DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 2DH, encompassing approximately 3674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

LA1 2DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Street with total crimes: 12
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mainway with total crimes: 4

LA1 2DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.8827.78%
Violence and sexual offences176.2621.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.63-75.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.3320.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.90-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson83.81166.67%
Other theft42.180.00%
Burglary21.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.1591.67%
Anti-social behaviour156.26-16.67%
Burglary44.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.15-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences124.90-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Drugs31.9050.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.42-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences196.2658.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.17-12.50%
Burglary41.90-50.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.6975.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.62-50.00%
Burglary83.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.180.00%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.35100.00%
Vehicle crime52.1866.67%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.16157.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Public order20.54100.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.9875.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.90-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.90-45.45%
Burglary51.63-37.50%
Shoplifting31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Public order10.54-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.27-26.67%
Burglary82.99100.00%
Public order52.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Other theft31.09-50.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.88-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences124.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.270.00%
Other theft61.6350.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.710.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202415
June 202418
May 202423
April 202428
March 202416
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202423
June 202412
May 202419
April 202412
March 202424
February 202418
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kent Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norfolk Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mainway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Pinfold Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Buller Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Aldrens Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tan Hill Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Baker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Gardner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Daisy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newby Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Myndon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1