LA1 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5QQ

LA1 5QQ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5QQ, encompassing approximately 3672 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

LA1 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Hill Side with total crimes: 4

LA1 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.906.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.36200.00%
Burglary51.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Robbery21.090.00%
Public order10.54-83.33%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.4312.50%
Anti-social behaviour154.900.00%
Burglary94.08200.00%
Public order62.45-14.29%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Drugs20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.36-44.44%
Public order74.08250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91200.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.3435.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft53.27400.00%
Burglary31.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Public order20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.2553.85%
Violence and sexual offences165.450.00%
Burglary94.36350.00%
Other theft72.4575.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.3644.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.540.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft41.09-33.33%
Burglary21.09-66.67%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.45-38.46%
Other theft62.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6350.00%
Burglary61.63500.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour93.54-35.71%
Vehicle crime42.45100.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.3555.56%
Violence and sexual offences73.81-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Drugs31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.3421.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.6350.00%
Other theft52.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.08-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.81-53.85%
Robbery31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.0844.44%
Other theft53.54150.00%
Public order51.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202416
March 20248
February 202413
January 20247
December 202317
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202415
June 202427
May 202420
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hill Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. West Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Castle Park Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Castle Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. St Mary'S Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Charnley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Reynolds Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meeting House Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Damside Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nip Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Long Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hasgill Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. William Priestley Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Westbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kelsey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. China Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1