LA1 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5LF

LA1 5LF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5LF, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LA1 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timber Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2

LA1 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-60.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1725.00%
Vehicle crime32.990.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9925.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-55.56%
Other theft22.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.380.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.36-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-42.86%
Burglary22.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.18400.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.3850.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-60.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99-33.33%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.3850.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-66.67%
Other crime11.190.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.570.00%
Vehicle crime33.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 5LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Timber Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Birch Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brockbank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1