LA3 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 2LG

LA3 2LG, Lancaster has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This LA3 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 2LG, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LA3 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaffinch Close with total crimes: 7
  • Berwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Ripon Place with total crimes: 3

LA3 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.1083.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.70-25.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.40-27.27%
Other crime22.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.67266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-62.50%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.9760.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.42-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3914.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-16.67%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-44.44%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
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 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.81220.00%
Other crime44.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.70-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202316
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaffinch Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Berwick Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Ripon Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Brier Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brentlea Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heath Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Heron Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1