LA3 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3BY

LA3 3BY, Lancaster has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.53 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3BY, encompassing approximately 754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA3 3BY area, explore the LA3 3BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

LA3 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glentworth Road East with total crimes: 7
  • Middlegate with total crimes: 2
  • White Lund Road with total crimes: 2

LA3 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson422.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.30200.00%
Burglary23.98100.00%
Other theft22.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-60.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.65-50.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.6350.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Bicycle theft12.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65-50.00%
Public order12.650.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.9533.33%
Other theft25.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%
Shoplifting11.33-66.67%
Burglary11.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.230.00%
Shoplifting33.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.65-33.33%
Public order22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.2325.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98200.00%
Vehicle crime13.980.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.9166.67%
Shoplifting36.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.980.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour523.8625.00%
Shoplifting46.63300.00%
Other theft35.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.980.00%
Other crime13.980.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In December 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 behaviour417.23-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences35.3050.00%
Other theft23.98100.00%
Other crime12.650.00%
Shoplifting11.33-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.51-41.67%
Shoplifting59.28-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences26.63-71.43%
Burglary22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.65-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-75.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1249.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.910.00%
Shoplifting79.280.00%
Vehicle crime49.280.00%
Burglary25.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Other theft12.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glentworth Road East
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Middlegate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. White Lund Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Broughton Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rochester Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Thursgill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Glentworth Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1