LA3 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 2AW

LA3 2AW, Lancaster has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This LA3 2AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA3 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA3 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 2AW, encompassing approximately 3484 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA3 2AW area, explore the LA3 2AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

LA3 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaffinch Close with total crimes: 7
  • Ripon Place with total crimes: 3
  • Eldon Grove with total crimes: 2

LA3 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-60.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-62.50%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.30-36.36%
Other crime22.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.17266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-71.43%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-50.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-33.33%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5820.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.18-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.870.00%
Other crime21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.880.00%
Other crime33.160.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA3 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chaffinch Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ripon Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Eldon Grove
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Brentlea Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St James Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1