LA1 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5HH

LA1 5HH, Lancaster has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5HH, encompassing approximately 2989 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LA1 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brindle Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Brennand Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hamilton Drive with total crimes: 3

LA1 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.37250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.010.00%
Shoplifting21.34-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.340.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.6975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-50.00%
Other crime41.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6866.67%
Shoplifting41.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36100.00%
Shoplifting53.340.00%
Other theft41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-40.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6725.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3642.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.3433.33%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Shoplifting31.00-75.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brindle Mews
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brennand Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hamilton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Scale Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rossall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. West Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Torrisholme Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Calder Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Cleveleys Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Easington
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morecambe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bowland Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Burton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1