ASHTON ROAD, LA1 4RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4RT

ASHTON ROAD, LA1 4RT, Lancaster has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.74 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4RT 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 4RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4RT, encompassing approximately 3239 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA1 4RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Aldcliffe Yard with total crimes: 4
  • Hastings Road with total crimes: 3

ASHTON ROAD, LA1 4RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7472.73%
Anti-social behaviour125.879.09%
Burglary53.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54150.00%
Public order41.54300.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.1910.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.40-31.25%
Burglary53.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.94-9.09%
Burglary53.09-16.67%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2077.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.9437.50%
Burglary63.40500.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-62.50%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5712.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime82.47700.00%
Other theft12.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.7814.29%
Public order42.47100.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.41-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences72.78-46.15%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6662.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.0157.14%
Burglary53.40-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.54200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.03-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.47-12.50%
Burglary62.16500.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences118.33-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour83.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In November 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 offences169.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.94-38.46%
Other theft32.4750.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 202413
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 4RT 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. Hastings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Percy Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kensington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beeching Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palmaston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. West Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gresley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Greaves Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lonsdale Place
    Total1
    Burglary1