LA3 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA3 3SZ

LA3 3SZ, Lancaster has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.68 per 1,000 population. This LA3 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA3 3SZ, encompassing approximately 853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA3 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 1
  • Foss Court with total crimes: 1

LA3 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.680.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.3733.33%
Other theft24.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.340.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.51-50.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.540.00%
Vehicle crime27.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.340.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.51-80.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.86200.00%
Other theft13.510.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.510.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.680.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stanhope Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Foss Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1