LA1 4XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 4XT

LA1 4XT, Lancaster has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.16 per 1,000 population. This LA1 4XT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA1 postcode area, which has experienced 638 crimes and a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA1 4XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 4XT, encompassing approximately 5743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

LA1 4XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14

LA1 4XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4323.16-24.56%
Violence and sexual offences377.49-15.91%
Public order116.44175.00%
Burglary111.9237.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.920.00%
Other theft61.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.04-61.54%
Shoplifting40.87-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5728.3818.75%
Violence and sexual offences449.9210.00%
Vehicle crime137.6662.50%
Shoplifting102.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.74-10.00%
Burglary81.5714.29%
Other theft71.3916.67%
Public order41.22-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4825.25-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences408.3621.21%
Shoplifting126.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.09100.00%
Vehicle crime81.7433.33%
Public order71.39-53.33%
Burglary71.22250.00%
Other theft61.2250.00%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5022.116.38%
Violence and sexual offences338.71-2.94%
Public order155.7587.50%
Vehicle crime62.61-25.00%
Shoplifting61.04-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Other theft40.87-69.23%
Burglary20.70-83.33%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4726.6417.50%
Violence and sexual offences348.18-2.86%
Shoplifting195.92216.67%
Other theft133.31225.00%
Burglary122.26200.00%
Vehicle crime82.0960.00%
Public order81.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-54.55%
Other crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4021.4253.85%
Violence and sexual offences356.96-23.91%
Criminal damage and arson116.09266.67%
Public order101.9266.67%
Shoplifting61.7420.00%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Burglary40.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.70100.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.28-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour268.01-23.53%
Burglary64.53100.00%
Public order61.04-33.33%
Shoplifting51.04-68.75%
Other theft40.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.12-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour348.366.25%
Shoplifting165.92300.00%
Other theft122.79300.00%
Vehicle crime102.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7425.00%
Public order91.7450.00%
Theft from the person31.570.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.204.26%
Anti-social behaviour328.53-37.25%
Criminal damage and arson85.57-46.67%
Drugs61.39200.00%
Public order61.04-45.45%
Shoplifting41.04-77.78%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Other theft30.70-66.67%
Burglary30.52-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5131.1737.84%
Violence and sexual offences478.88123.81%
Shoplifting188.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.13275.00%
Public order112.61266.67%
Other theft91.9250.00%
Burglary81.57-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.39500.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Drugs20.52-60.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3719.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.44-19.23%
Burglary173.66466.67%
Shoplifting92.96-30.77%
Other theft61.57-14.29%
Drugs51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.7033.33%
Public order30.7050.00%
Theft from the person10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3719.50-21.28%
Violence and sexual offences266.44-31.58%
Shoplifting134.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2683.33%
Other theft71.92-36.36%
Theft from the person41.220.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Public order20.52-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.180.00%
Shoplifting136.620.00%
Public order122.260.00%
Other theft112.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.920.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 202315
September 20234
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 202415
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233
August 20232
July 202312

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202444
May 202440
April 202433
March 202434
February 202435
January 202446
December 202348
November 202349
October 202347
September 202321
August 202326
July 202338

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202457
May 202448
April 202450
March 202447
February 202440
January 202426
December 202334
November 202332
October 202351
September 202337
August 202337
July 202347

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 202419
February 20246
January 20245
December 202316
November 20234
October 202318
September 20239
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 202317
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Calkeld Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brock Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. George Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. King Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Pointer
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. City Heights Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Primrose Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Back Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lucy Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Friar Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Bath Mill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Dumbarton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Friar'S Passage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Gage Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Anne'S Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1