LA3 3NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3NP

LA3 3NP, Lancaster has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.40 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3NP 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 3NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3NP, encompassing approximately 953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 3NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arkholme Court with total crimes: 5
  • Thurland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Aldingham Court with total crimes: 4

LA3 3NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.40266.67%
Anti-social behaviour911.53125.00%
Burglary49.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.19-66.67%
Public order11.05-80.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order515.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.58-75.00%
Public order23.15100.00%
Bicycle theft12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1227.269.09%
Violence and sexual offences612.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.2933.33%
Other crime14.190.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.21-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences711.53-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.34-40.00%
Other theft23.150.00%
Robbery12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2055.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour1620.97220.00%
Criminal damage and arson516.7766.67%
Vehicle crime35.24200.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Drugs22.100.00%
Possession of weapons22.10-50.00%
Robbery12.100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.5577.78%
Anti-social behaviour516.77-37.50%
Possession of weapons45.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Other theft23.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.50-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour89.44-42.86%
Other theft68.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.29-40.00%
Burglary23.15100.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.2330.77%
Anti-social behaviour1417.82-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson514.68400.00%
Drugs45.24300.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Public order12.10-66.67%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2649.28225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1327.26-27.78%
Public order313.63200.00%
Other theft23.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-66.67%
Drugs11.05-75.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.94260.00%
Anti-social behaviour818.870.00%
Drugs48.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Other theft33.150.00%
Public order13.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour830.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.390.00%
Public order45.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Other theft33.150.00%
Drugs23.150.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 202411
March 202416
February 20245
January 20248
December 202314
November 202326
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 202420
February 202416
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202318
September 20235

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Arkholme Court
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Thurland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Aldingham Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Buckingham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Borwick Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Globe Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Langridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadup Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Plantain Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oxcliffe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Buckingham Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1