LA1 4XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4XQ

LA1 4XQ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4XQ 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 4XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4XQ, encompassing approximately 5321 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

LA1 4XQ 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 4XQ 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4022.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.52-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson115.26175.00%
Shoplifting102.07-50.00%
Public order81.88166.67%
Burglary71.50-12.50%
Other theft51.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.94400.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-66.67%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.556.45%
Anti-social behaviour326.20-13.51%
Shoplifting206.01300.00%
Burglary83.760.00%
Other theft61.5050.00%
Bicycle theft61.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-50.00%
Public order30.75-66.67%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.24-31.48%
Violence and sexual offences316.95-22.50%
Public order95.8380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.69-20.00%
Burglary81.5014.29%
Vehicle crime61.5050.00%
Shoplifting51.13-44.44%
Other theft40.94-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5426.5092.86%
Violence and sexual offences4010.1560.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.52-9.09%
Shoplifting91.88-25.00%
Burglary71.6916.67%
Other theft51.32-16.67%
Public order50.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2819.36-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences255.26-10.71%
Shoplifting124.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2657.14%
Vehicle crime62.0750.00%
Other theft61.1350.00%
Burglary61.13500.00%
Public order51.13-54.55%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.60-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences286.2021.74%
Public order115.2637.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.0775.00%
Shoplifting61.32-73.91%
Other theft41.13-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.75-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-85.71%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3523.1116.67%
Violence and sexual offences236.58-8.00%
Shoplifting234.32228.57%
Other theft114.32175.00%
Public order82.070.00%
Burglary71.5016.67%
Vehicle crime61.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-42.86%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3018.7987.50%
Violence and sexual offences255.64-34.21%
Public order84.7060.00%
Shoplifting71.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.32133.33%
Burglary61.3220.00%
Bicycle theft61.13100.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.915.56%
Anti-social behaviour167.14-20.00%
Shoplifting103.01-28.57%
Burglary51.88400.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.94-37.50%
Other theft30.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Drugs20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.77-35.48%
Shoplifting143.76366.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.6366.67%
Vehicle crime81.88166.67%
Other theft71.5075.00%
Public order51.3225.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.52-18.42%
Criminal damage and arson65.83-25.00%
Other theft41.13-42.86%
Public order40.75-50.00%
Shoplifting30.75-85.71%
Burglary30.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3824.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.140.00%
Shoplifting216.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.950.00%
Public order81.500.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
July 202437
June 202454
May 202428
April 202433
March 202435
February 202430
January 202416
December 202320
November 202331
October 202338

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 20245
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 202423
February 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20233
October 202321

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
July 202431
June 202440
May 202425
April 202428
March 202423
February 202425
January 202438
December 202336
November 202340
October 202332

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
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 4XQ 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. Aldcliffe Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Percy Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Robert Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Quarry Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Middle Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lindow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lindow Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tower Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aalborg Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Friar'S Passage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bryer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. City Heights Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1