LA1 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 5SA

LA1 5SA, Lancaster has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This LA1 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 5SA, encompassing approximately 1295 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA1 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timber Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 2
  • Brockbank Avenue with total crimes: 1

LA1 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.490.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-87.50%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.1233.33%
Shoplifting46.17300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-33.33%
Burglary21.540.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.6350.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.26300.00%
Shoplifting33.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.03400.00%
Public order23.860.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.31-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.31-33.33%
Other theft11.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31-40.00%
Drugs32.310.00%
Burglary22.310.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-83.33%
Public order10.77-50.00%

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 behaviour613.890.00%
Vehicle crime34.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Timber Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Brockbank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kingsdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bishopdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1