LA1 2RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 2RJ

LA1 2RJ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This LA1 2RJ 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 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 2RJ, encompassing approximately 4360 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LA1 2RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Austwick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Roeburn Place with total crimes: 4
  • Udale Place with total crimes: 3

LA1 2RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.55118.18%
Anti-social behaviour125.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-25.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.17-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.52-42.86%
Other theft61.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.4475.00%
Burglary43.21100.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.80-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour82.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4018.75%
Anti-social behaviour104.3611.11%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.67-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Public order31.15200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.01-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour134.5944.44%
Vehicle crime52.9866.67%
Burglary41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-62.50%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.69-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour95.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0660.00%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46100.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8676.92%
Anti-social behaviour65.27-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.09-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences132.98-13.33%
Other theft52.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-54.55%
Robbery21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.2284.62%
Violence and sexual offences155.50-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson113.44175.00%
Other theft32.52200.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.980.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 202419
March 202416
February 202420
January 202422
December 202323
November 202313
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Austwick Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Roeburn Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Udale Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Whiteray Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Chad'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Noel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Edenvale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Wenning Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rossall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Raygill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Torrisholme Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Price Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fleetgreen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Foxdale Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greta Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rawthey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hindburn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tarnsyke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Summersgill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Marshaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bowland Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1