LA1 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4RW

LA1 4RW, Lancaster has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4RW, encompassing approximately 2910 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LA1 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Gressingham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lentworth Drive with total crimes: 3

LA1 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-40.00%
Shoplifting32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5942.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.44-45.45%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.31120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-36.36%
Shoplifting52.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.96-15.38%
Public order83.78700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75-37.50%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour139.9630.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.47-33.33%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-85.71%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6871.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.120.00%
Shoplifting73.440.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.44-22.22%
Public order22.40100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.84-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Shoplifting21.37-33.33%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78100.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences106.87400.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Other theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Gressingham Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lentworth Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wakefield Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Windmill Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hala Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hala Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slaidburn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Claughton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hala Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arnside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bay Horse Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hornby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1