LA3 3NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3NS

LA3 3NS, Lancaster has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.93 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3NS 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 3NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3NS, encompassing approximately 814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA3 3NS area, explore the LA3 3NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LA3 3NS area, visit the LA3 3NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LA3 3NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Globe Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Langridge Way with total crimes: 4
  • Leighton Court with total crimes: 4

LA3 3NS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson413.51300.00%
Burglary44.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.91-57.14%
Other theft33.680.00%
Drugs13.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.56133.33%
Violence and sexual offences78.60133.33%
Burglary28.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-50.00%
Public order11.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order515.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.68-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.6542.86%
Anti-social behaviour312.28-75.00%
Public order23.68100.00%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1231.939.09%
Violence and sexual offences714.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.6033.33%
Other crime14.910.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

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 behaviour1130.71-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences713.51-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.60-40.00%
Other theft23.680.00%
Robbery12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1552.81275.00%
Violence and sexual offences1518.4215.38%
Criminal damage and arson518.42400.00%
Vehicle crime36.14200.00%
Robbery13.680.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.7162.50%
Anti-social behaviour415.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons34.910.00%
Other theft23.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%
Other crime11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour831.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.83-50.00%
Other theft49.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Burglary23.68100.00%
Other crime12.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1645.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1019.65-58.33%
Drugs312.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.68200.00%
Public order13.68-66.67%
Other theft11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2451.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1229.48-29.41%
Public order314.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.68-66.67%
Other theft11.23-66.67%
Drugs11.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.90466.67%
Anti-social behaviour820.8814.29%
Drugs49.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9150.00%
Other theft33.6850.00%
Public order13.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour727.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Possession of weapons22.460.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 202324
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202415
February 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 202312
October 202317
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Globe Drive
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Langridge Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Leighton Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Borwick Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Plantain Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brazil Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Westcliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Burglary1