LA1 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 3SE

LA1 3SE, Lancaster has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.19 per 1,000 population. This LA1 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 3SE, encompassing approximately 5769 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

LA1 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • George Street with total crimes: 11

LA1 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4022.1914.29%
Violence and sexual offences296.93-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson125.03140.00%
Shoplifting102.08-47.37%
Burglary91.7350.00%
Public order81.56166.67%
Vehicle crime51.3966.67%
Other theft40.87-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.69-33.33%
Drugs40.69100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.32-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences326.076.67%
Shoplifting195.55533.33%
Other theft73.2940.00%
Bicycle theft61.21200.00%
Burglary61.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Public order30.52-70.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.93-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences306.76-25.00%
Burglary115.2037.50%
Public order101.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.21-58.33%
Other theft50.8725.00%
Shoplifting30.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4824.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.3248.15%
Vehicle crime126.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.0812.50%
Shoplifting91.56-18.18%
Burglary81.560.00%
Public order51.39-16.67%
Other theft40.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.07-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences275.20-10.00%
Shoplifting114.6883.33%
Vehicle crime91.9180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.56100.00%
Burglary81.39300.00%
Public order61.39-45.45%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3417.16-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences305.8915.38%
Public order115.2037.50%
Shoplifting61.91-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.04-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Burglary20.69-83.33%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft20.35-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3622.535.88%
Violence and sexual offences266.24-13.33%
Shoplifting194.51216.67%
Burglary123.29200.00%
Other theft112.08175.00%
Vehicle crime91.9180.00%
Public order81.56-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-55.56%
Drugs20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3418.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.89-26.83%
Public order95.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.56350.00%
Shoplifting61.5650.00%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Burglary40.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.2510.81%
Anti-social behaviour177.11-26.09%
Burglary62.95100.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Shoplifting41.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-63.64%
Other theft30.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-81.82%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.32-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour236.41-23.33%
Shoplifting163.99433.33%
Vehicle crime112.77120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.9137.50%
Other theft91.91200.00%
Public order61.560.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.035.00%
Anti-social behaviour307.28-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson85.20-20.00%
Public order61.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Shoplifting30.52-83.33%
Other theft30.52-62.50%
Burglary30.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4426.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.630.00%
Shoplifting186.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.120.00%
Other theft81.730.00%
Public order81.390.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202430
June 202440
May 202427
April 202430
March 202426
February 202430
January 202441
December 202337
November 202342
October 202340

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
July 202439
June 202448
May 202430
April 202434
March 202436
February 202434
January 202417
December 202323
November 202330
October 202344

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20243
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 202419
February 20246
January 20244
December 202316
November 20233
October 202318

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

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

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

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Robert Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. St Anne'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Quarry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Middle Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lindow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tower Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Aalborg Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Friar'S Passage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bryer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brewery Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Woodville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. City Heights Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1