STATION ROAD, LA1 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5NL

STATION ROAD, LA1 5NL, Lancaster has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.35 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA1 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA1 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5NL, encompassing approximately 4897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

LA1 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 8
  • West Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wheatfield Mews with total crimes: 6

STATION ROAD, LA1 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.1040.00%
Public order84.2914.29%
Burglary61.63-33.33%
Other theft61.23-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-40.00%
Shoplifting30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.54-35.90%
Violence and sexual offences155.10-16.67%
Burglary93.06800.00%
Other theft81.84166.67%
Public order71.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Shoplifting41.02100.00%
Bicycle theft20.82-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3917.1569.57%
Violence and sexual offences187.965.88%
Criminal damage and arson83.6860.00%
Vehicle crime51.6366.67%
Bicycle theft51.0266.67%
Other theft31.02-75.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting20.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.9521.05%
Violence and sexual offences174.706.25%
Other theft123.47200.00%
Shoplifting62.4520.00%
Burglary51.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-54.55%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.9046.15%
Violence and sexual offences163.8814.29%
Criminal damage and arson113.2737.50%
Public order52.250.00%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Other theft41.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6150.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary20.41-83.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences1415.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.86-35.00%
Burglary122.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4514.29%
Other theft81.6360.00%
Public order51.63400.00%
Shoplifting51.02150.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.845.26%
Violence and sexual offences124.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.45133.33%
Other theft51.4325.00%
Burglary41.0233.33%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.0335.71%
Violence and sexual offences153.887.14%
Public order43.060.00%
Other theft40.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-57.14%
Burglary30.610.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.0716.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8675.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.43300.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.86-53.85%
Other theft72.450.00%
Public order41.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Shoplifting20.41-71.43%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.5473.33%
Violence and sexual offences205.31-9.09%
Other theft74.0875.00%
Public order71.43133.33%
Shoplifting71.43250.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.6150.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.4815.79%
Anti-social behaviour154.49-46.43%
Burglary53.0625.00%
Other theft41.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-50.00%
Public order30.82-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2818.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.720.00%
Public order113.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.250.00%
Other theft61.630.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202425
June 202439
May 202423
April 202419
March 202413
February 202420
January 202419
December 202314
November 202312
October 202326
September 202315
August 202328

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202415
June 202418
May 202417
April 202416
March 202414
February 202412
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320
September 202322
August 202319

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 202311

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Wheatfield Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lancaster (Station)
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Meeting House Lane
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Castle Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. China Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. King Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hasgill Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Castle Park Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wheatfield Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hill Side
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Furness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Hutton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stanley Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Beechfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1