LA3 3PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3PS

LA3 3PS, Lancaster has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.49 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3PS, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middlegate with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Fellgate with total crimes: 2

LA3 3PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.49200.00%
Other theft23.62100.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.45-66.67%
Other theft11.21-75.00%
Shoplifting11.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.83200.00%
Shoplifting23.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.320.00%
Other theft37.24-25.00%
Burglary23.620.00%
Bicycle theft22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.41-66.67%
Public order11.210.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft418.11-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Public order13.620.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft519.32-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.04100.00%
Burglary34.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.90166.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-50.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.83100.00%
Other theft34.8350.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.66200.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-33.33%
Burglary12.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.620.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.280.00%
Other theft34.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Middlegate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fellgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Calder Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wenning Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Langden Brook Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Salt Ayre Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1