WETHERFIELD CLOSE, LA1 2TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 2TH

WETHERFIELD CLOSE, LA1 2TH, Lancaster has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This LA1 2TH 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 2TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 2TH, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA1 2TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howgill Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ripon Avenue with total crimes: 2

WETHERFIELD CLOSE, LA1 2TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.38-25.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.36-20.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.36-57.14%
Other theft12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.76133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Other crime11.34-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.03-50.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Burglary10.67-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-75.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.470.00%
Burglary65.38500.00%
Vehicle crime44.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.380.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Howgill Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Ripon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wetherfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Coronation Way
    Total1
    Burglary1