LA3 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 2PZ

LA3 2PZ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This LA3 2PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA3 postcode area, which has experienced 258 crimes and a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA3 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 2PZ, encompassing approximately 3061 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfoot Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Warren Road with total crimes: 4
  • Viking Way with total crimes: 3

LA3 2PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8230.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.2557.14%
Criminal damage and arson13.590.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.49-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.27-12.50%
Burglary52.290.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 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 offences118.8257.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.5914.29%
Public order32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.29-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson42.29300.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8030.77%
Anti-social behaviour75.55-41.67%
Shoplifting32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.25500.00%
Other theft43.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.170.00%
Other theft44.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.45-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.25400.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.53-57.14%
Other crime30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-83.33%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences129.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.29200.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.869.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.59-25.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1510.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202320
October 202312
September 202312
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
August 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Heathfoot Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Warren Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Viking Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Trumacar Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Yewdale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Curwen Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Warren Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keswick Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Delamere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Skylark Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Tomlinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alan Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Combermere Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1