MORECAMBE ROAD, LA3 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3AA

MORECAMBE ROAD, LA3 3AA, Lancaster has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA3 postcode area, which has experienced 249 crimes and a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA3 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3AA, encompassing approximately 1040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Way with total crimes: 2
  • Eskdale Place with total crimes: 2
  • Wastwater Drive with total crimes: 2

MORECAMBE ROAD, LA3 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences513.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81-40.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.50150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.850.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.73-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-66.67%
Other theft21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.77200.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Other crime12.880.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.5066.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.6250.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.42100.00%
Vehicle crime37.690.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.77300.00%
Public order13.850.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.880.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Other theft10.96-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-80.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.42250.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.81-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.3175.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.7333.33%
Vehicle crime23.850.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order11.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.850.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA3 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Eskdale Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wastwater Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stanhope Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foss Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haweswater Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Loweswater Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. A589
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thorvald Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. George Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1