LA1 5QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5QT

LA1 5QT, Lancaster has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5QT 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 5QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5QT, encompassing approximately 3404 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LA1 5QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roeburn Place with total crimes: 4
  • Whiteray Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dee Road with total crimes: 2

LA1 5QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9987.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.41-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.3566.67%
Burglary21.47-66.67%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.0444.44%
Violence and sexual offences83.820.00%
Burglary62.35500.00%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 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 behaviour910.58-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences82.64-57.89%
Public order62.35500.00%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.9358.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.58100.00%
Burglary34.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.530.00%
Burglary72.060.00%
Other theft52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.29250.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In March 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 offences127.059.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.530.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5222.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 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 offences95.88-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.64-33.33%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9362.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.82-25.00%
Other theft41.7633.33%
Public order11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-57.14%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.700.00%
Burglary32.060.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20248
June 202419
May 202412
April 202418
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roeburn Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Whiteray Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Charnley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Reynolds Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wenning Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cypress Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Raygill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rawthey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Long Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hasgill Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. William Priestley Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hindburn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tarnsyke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Summersgill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Birch Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Marshaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1