LA1 4RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4RR

LA1 4RR, Lancaster has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4RR 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 4RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4RR, encompassing approximately 3811 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LA1 4RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Aldcliffe Yard with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3

LA1 4RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.89150.00%
Shoplifting51.3125.00%
Public order51.31400.00%
Burglary51.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%

In August 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 offences1513.91-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour143.9427.27%
Burglary73.6740.00%
Shoplifting41.84100.00%
Robbery31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.33-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour114.46-45.00%
Burglary52.890.00%
Public order41.3133.33%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences195.2511.76%
Burglary54.99150.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0770.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.1566.67%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.62-25.00%
Public order42.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.52-85.71%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.23-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences93.15-40.00%
Shoplifting72.3675.00%
Burglary51.84-16.67%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.96112.50%
Violence and sexual offences154.4636.36%
Burglary63.94100.00%
Shoplifting41.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 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 offences119.97-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour82.890.00%
Shoplifting72.10600.00%
Vehicle crime41.84100.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.40-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9763.64%
Anti-social behaviour104.72-37.50%
Other theft52.6225.00%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.200.00%
Shoplifting62.890.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202417
June 202419
May 202417
April 202410
March 20249
February 202415
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202411
June 202420
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 202417
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 4RR 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. Aldcliffe Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Percy Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lindow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lindow Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beeching Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Palmaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. West Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gresley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Greaves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parkfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Tower Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1