LA1 9TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA1 9TP

LA1 9TP, Lancaster has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.36 per 1,000 population. This LA1 9TP 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 9TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA1 9TP, encompassing approximately 5178 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA1 9TP area, explore the LA1 9TP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (18.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)

LA1 9TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 26
  • Calkeld Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

LA1 9TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7240.3618.03%
Violence and sexual offences3213.90-42.86%
Shoplifting256.18-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson184.83125.00%
Burglary153.48114.29%
Public order152.90150.00%
Other theft102.9011.11%
Bicycle theft81.9314.29%
Vehicle crime61.54100.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Other crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6138.8124.49%
Violence and sexual offences5611.7843.59%
Shoplifting3410.81112.50%
Other theft96.57-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.74-42.86%
Burglary71.54-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.3575.00%
Public order61.35-33.33%
Robbery41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-57.14%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4933.02-39.51%
Violence and sexual offences399.46-17.02%
Shoplifting167.53-5.88%
Other theft163.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.09-17.65%
Burglary132.70160.00%
Public order92.51200.00%
Vehicle crime71.74-56.25%
Bicycle theft41.35-42.86%
Drugs10.770.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8140.9444.64%
Violence and sexual offences4715.6420.51%
Criminal damage and arson179.0830.77%
Shoplifting173.28-15.00%
Vehicle crime163.28166.67%
Other theft123.090.00%
Bicycle theft72.3216.67%
Burglary51.35-28.57%
Public order30.97-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5633.79-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences3910.818.33%
Shoplifting207.5353.85%
Criminal damage and arson133.8630.00%
Other theft122.51100.00%
Public order82.32-38.46%
Burglary71.54133.33%
Bicycle theft61.3550.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6631.0934.69%
Violence and sexual offences3612.74-10.00%
Public order136.9562.50%
Shoplifting132.51-60.61%
Criminal damage and arson102.5111.11%
Other theft61.93-62.50%
Vehicle crime41.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.7733.33%
Burglary30.77-83.33%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4937.6611.36%
Violence and sexual offences409.4614.29%
Shoplifting337.72175.00%
Burglary186.37200.00%
Other theft163.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.74100.00%
Public order81.540.00%
Drugs41.54100.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-25.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4426.6522.22%
Violence and sexual offences358.50-14.63%
Criminal damage and arson126.76140.00%
Shoplifting122.32-25.00%
Other theft82.3214.29%
Public order81.54-27.27%
Burglary61.54-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-33.33%
Drugs20.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.88-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour367.92-16.28%
Shoplifting166.95-20.00%
Public order113.090.00%
Other theft72.12-58.82%
Burglary71.35133.33%
Vehicle crime61.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.97-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.6930.77%
Anti-social behaviour439.857.50%
Criminal damage and arson208.30150.00%
Shoplifting203.86100.00%
Other theft173.8688.89%
Vehicle crime123.28140.00%
Public order112.3257.14%
Bicycle theft42.12300.00%
Theft from the person30.77200.00%
Burglary30.58-62.50%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.39-66.67%
Robbery20.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4026.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences397.72-15.22%
Shoplifting107.53-64.29%
Other theft91.93-35.71%
Burglary81.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.54-42.86%
Public order71.54-46.15%
Drugs61.35100.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-37.50%
Theft from the person10.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6040.7433.33%
Violence and sexual offences4611.5943.75%
Shoplifting288.88133.33%
Other theft145.4155.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.70250.00%
Public order132.70116.67%
Burglary102.51-47.37%
Vehicle crime81.93300.00%
Bicycle theft71.5416.67%
Possession of weapons31.3550.00%
Drugs30.58-62.50%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime20.39-33.33%
Robbery10.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4529.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.690.00%
Burglary196.180.00%
Shoplifting123.670.00%
Other theft92.320.00%
Drugs81.740.00%
Public order61.540.00%
Bicycle theft61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 702 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202461
July 202449
June 202481
May 202456
April 202466
March 202449
February 202444
January 202436
December 202343
November 202340
October 202360
September 202345

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 202418
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202414
June 202417
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20245
December 202320
November 20238
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202456
July 202439
June 202447
May 202439
April 202436
March 202440
February 202435
January 202441
December 202351
November 202339
October 202346
September 202332

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202416
June 202417
May 202420
April 202413
March 202433
February 202412
January 202416
December 202320
November 202310
October 202328
September 202312

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 202412
May 202412
April 20246
March 202416
February 20248
January 20247
December 202317
November 20239
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA1 9TP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Calkeld Lane
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Phoenix Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lancaster Bus Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cable Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. King Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gage Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Castle Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rosemary Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Denis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Windyhill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Penny Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Lucy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Stonewell
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moor Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Victoria Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Henry Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Robert Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 30. St Anne'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1