WHITBARROW SQUARE, LA1 3QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 3QQ

WHITBARROW SQUARE, LA1 3QQ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.55 per 1,000 population. This LA1 3QQ 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 3QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 3QQ, encompassing approximately 5443 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 3QQ area, explore the LA1 3QQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

LA1 3QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

WHITBARROW SQUARE, LA1 3QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4827.559.09%
Violence and sexual offences248.82-46.67%
Burglary154.41114.29%
Shoplifting152.76-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson132.7685.71%
Vehicle crime92.3950.00%
Public order81.6560.00%
Other theft71.47-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.29133.33%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.2155.17%
Anti-social behaviour448.2722.22%
Shoplifting298.08141.67%
Other theft85.33-38.46%
Burglary71.47-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.29-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.29-33.33%
Public order51.10-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.92-40.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3625.72-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences296.61-25.64%
Burglary135.33333.33%
Other theft132.3930.00%
Shoplifting122.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime92.20-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.65-18.18%
Public order91.65350.00%
Bicycle theft51.650.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4328.477.50%
Violence and sexual offences397.9018.18%
Vehicle crime207.1666.67%
Shoplifting143.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.570.00%
Other theft102.0266.67%
Bicycle theft51.8466.67%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Burglary30.73-66.67%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Public order20.37-77.78%
Other crime20.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4026.45-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences337.3537.50%
Shoplifting156.06114.29%
Vehicle crime122.76140.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2022.22%
Burglary92.0250.00%
Public order91.6512.50%
Other theft61.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.10200.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4922.0422.50%
Violence and sexual offences249.00-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.410.00%
Public order81.6533.33%
Other theft81.47-20.00%
Shoplifting71.47-69.57%
Burglary61.29-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4027.3725.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.35-3.57%
Shoplifting234.96228.57%
Burglary114.23120.00%
Vehicle crime102.02400.00%
Other theft101.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.84-25.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Bicycle theft41.10300.00%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.5539.13%
Violence and sexual offences285.887.69%
Criminal damage and arson125.14200.00%
Shoplifting72.20-22.22%
Public order61.29-25.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Other theft40.92-20.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.35-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour234.78-17.86%
Shoplifting94.23-50.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.47-50.00%
Burglary51.1025.00%
Other theft50.92-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour287.53-20.00%
Shoplifting185.14125.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.31100.00%
Other theft142.94180.00%
Vehicle crime122.57200.00%
Public order82.2033.33%
Burglary41.47-55.56%
Drugs20.73-71.43%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.3328.12%
Anti-social behaviour357.53-16.67%
Burglary96.43-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-46.67%
Shoplifting81.47-60.00%
Drugs71.47600.00%
Public order61.290.00%
Other theft51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.92-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4229.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.720.00%
Shoplifting205.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.670.00%
Vehicle crime132.760.00%
Burglary112.390.00%
Other theft82.020.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202444
July 202436
June 202443
May 202440
April 202449
March 202440
February 202432
January 202423
December 202328
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202445
July 202429
June 202439
May 202433
April 202424
March 202427
February 202428
January 202426
December 202341
November 202341
October 202332

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202413
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20244
December 202316
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 20247
March 202423
February 20247
January 20249
December 202318
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 3QQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Calkeld Lane
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Firbank Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cable Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Troutbeck Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Riverview Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Factory Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Denis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parliament Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Robert Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 24. St Anne'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Quarry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dalton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Nun'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1