LA1 5AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5AE

LA1 5AE, Lancaster has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5AE 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 5AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5AE, encompassing approximately 1359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 5AE area, explore the LA1 5AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LA1 5AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Court with total crimes: 2
  • Alderman Road with total crimes: 1

LA1 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.8325.00%
Shoplifting33.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Possession of weapons22.210.00%
Shoplifting11.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.6833.33%
Burglary32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.68-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.41-50.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.410.00%
Robbery12.940.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.41-25.00%
Shoplifting22.21-33.33%
Other theft11.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.83100.00%
Shoplifting32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-75.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.62-20.00%
Shoplifting22.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 5AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Windmill Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alderman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caspian Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Scotforth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Hibbert Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hala Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hala Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Claughton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1