WESTBOURNE ROAD, LA1 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5DB

WESTBOURNE ROAD, LA1 5DB, Lancaster has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5DB, encompassing approximately 4873 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

LA1 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

WESTBOURNE ROAD, LA1 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.2936.36%
Violence and sexual offences236.164.55%
Burglary104.7242.86%
Public order72.050.00%
Shoplifting61.44100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Other theft31.03-50.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.8346.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.5110.00%
Burglary74.51-12.50%
Public order71.440.00%
Other theft61.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.62-25.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.39-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences154.10-6.25%
Other theft83.08166.67%
Burglary81.64300.00%
Public order71.64600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.0325.00%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Bicycle theft20.82-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3616.0071.43%
Violence and sexual offences167.39-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.28100.00%
Bicycle theft51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Other theft30.82-72.73%
Burglary20.62-66.67%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.2123.53%
Violence and sexual offences184.3112.50%
Other theft113.69175.00%
Burglary62.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-55.56%
Shoplifting40.82-20.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.5430.77%
Violence and sexual offences163.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.2812.50%
Shoplifting51.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Other theft40.82-50.00%
Public order40.82-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.41-81.82%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.187.69%
Anti-social behaviour132.87-27.78%
Burglary112.67120.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2633.33%
Other theft81.64166.67%
Public order51.64400.00%
Shoplifting51.03400.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.69-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.67100.00%
Burglary51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.2663.64%
Violence and sexual offences143.697.69%
Public order42.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1310.26-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.670.00%
Other theft62.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.67-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour112.87-45.00%
Other theft52.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.0333.33%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Public order30.62-57.14%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.5753.85%
Violence and sexual offences174.10-19.05%
Other theft73.49133.33%
Public order71.4475.00%
Burglary51.4425.00%
Shoplifting51.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.310.00%
Burglary42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202420
June 202436
May 202421
April 202417
March 202413
February 202418
January 202418
December 202311
November 202311
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202415
June 202416
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202313
November 202314
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blades Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Meeting House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nip Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Long Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hasgill Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Westbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. China Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sun Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Middle Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1