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

Overview of Crime in LA1 5EF

WESTBOURNE ROAD, LA1 5EF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5EF 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 5EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5EF, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 5EF area, explore the LA1 5EF 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

LA1 5EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 2

WESTBOURNE ROAD, LA1 5EF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.75133.33%
Public order53.79150.00%
Burglary51.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-60.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.37-9.09%
Burglary62.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-14.29%
Shoplifting51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.3122.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.92-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.7980.00%
Other theft62.44100.00%
Shoplifting31.62200.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0625.00%
Burglary41.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Burglary51.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.790.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-88.89%
Drugs10.27-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.8512.50%
Drugs62.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.170.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20246
June 20247
May 202414
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Wheatfield Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Holker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bishopdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Washington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grant Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Westbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1