LA3 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3BZ

LA3 3BZ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.42 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3BZ, encompassing approximately 794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lund Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glentworth Road East with total crimes: 3
  • Westgate with total crimes: 3

LA3 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.42250.00%
Vehicle crime38.810.00%
Burglary23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-50.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft417.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.03-66.67%
Drugs22.520.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

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 offences617.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.55100.00%
Other theft25.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Shoplifting11.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting315.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Public order12.52-50.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.38133.33%
Shoplifting68.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.550.00%
Public order22.520.00%

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
Shoplifting412.5833.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.32200.00%
Shoplifting33.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.77-25.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.030.00%
Shoplifting45.03300.00%
Other crime15.030.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour415.09-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences25.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Shoplifting11.26-80.00%

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 behaviour727.67-36.36%
Shoplifting58.81-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences46.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.030.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Public order12.52-66.67%
Other crime11.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1141.51175.00%
Shoplifting713.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.81100.00%
Public order37.550.00%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Burglary22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.030.00%
Burglary13.770.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. White Lund Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Glentworth Road East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Westgate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Glentworth Road West
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broughton Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St John'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lindsay Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ellwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thursgill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Helmside Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Foxfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1