WESTGATE AVENUE, LA3 3DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3DP

WESTGATE AVENUE, LA3 3DP, Lancaster has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.70 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3DP 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 3DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3DP, encompassing approximately 1167 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

LA3 3DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langridge Way with total crimes: 4
  • Leighton Court with total crimes: 4
  • Helmside Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTGATE AVENUE, LA3 3DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1131.70-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour69.42-53.85%
Public order55.1466.67%
Other theft54.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.28100.00%
Burglary33.43-25.00%
Shoplifting22.57100.00%
Robbery11.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1315.4230.00%
Vehicle crime511.140.00%
Burglary44.28300.00%
Public order33.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1026.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.57-55.56%
Public order56.85400.00%
Other theft34.2850.00%
Drugs22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-60.00%
Burglary11.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour615.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.14-16.67%
Other theft24.280.00%
Public order11.71-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.12-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour1211.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.2850.00%
Public order45.1433.33%
Burglary33.43200.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.41-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.56-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson48.57-20.00%
Public order33.4350.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2551.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour2221.42175.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.850.00%
Vehicle crime34.28200.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences1531.70-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour812.85-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson56.8525.00%
Possession of weapons44.280.00%
Other crime33.43200.00%
Other theft12.57-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1941.9872.73%
Violence and sexual offences1716.28-19.05%
Other theft614.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.14-42.86%
Burglary13.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2141.1261.54%
Anti-social behaviour1117.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.42133.33%
Other theft46.000.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2236.8457.14%
Violence and sexual offences1318.85-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson311.1450.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Burglary22.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1943.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1416.280.00%
Vehicle crime411.990.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Drugs32.570.00%
Other theft32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414
April 202417
March 202425
February 202415
January 202417
December 202321
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202422
February 20248
January 202419
December 202311
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20244
October 20231

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langridge Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Leighton Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Helmside Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Borwick Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. White Lund Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Broughton Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Parkview Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Riverview Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gaisgill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Plantain Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Glentworth Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hayfell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parkside
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Altham Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Arkholme Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Aldingham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Burdock Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Abbeydale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1