LA1 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4HS

LA1 4HS, Lancaster has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4HS, encompassing approximately 3428 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 4HS area, explore the LA1 4HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA1 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Farmdale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chequers Avenue with total crimes: 2

LA1 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.67233.33%
Public order22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.5425.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In May 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 behaviour43.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.79-33.33%
Public order21.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.0880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17300.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.04-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences11.46-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.7960.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.33-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 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 offences74.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-25.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour43.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 4HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durham Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Farmdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chequers Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Newlands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Warwick Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Cambridge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chester Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leinster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Exeter Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Worcester Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1