HELMSIDE AVENUE, LA4 4SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 4SX

HELMSIDE AVENUE, LA4 4SX, Lancaster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.95 per 1,000 population. This LA4 4SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA4 postcode area, which has experienced 308 crimes and a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA4 4SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 4SX, encompassing approximately 2123 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA4 4SX area, explore the LA4 4SX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

LA4 4SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glentworth Road East with total crimes: 7
  • Helmside Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Rysdale Crescent with total crimes: 3

HELMSIDE AVENUE, LA4 4SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.7166.67%
Public order52.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-33.33%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88-25.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Drugs31.880.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.59-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.3033.33%
Shoplifting11.88-66.67%
Public order10.47-80.00%

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 offences1418.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.5950.00%
Public order55.6525.00%
Shoplifting32.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.59-27.27%
Shoplifting63.7750.00%
Public order42.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.12175.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.18150.00%
Shoplifting44.7133.33%
Public order21.880.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%

In February 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 behaviour49.89-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-60.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Shoplifting31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.0171.43%
Violence and sexual offences105.650.00%
Shoplifting44.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.300.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Shoplifting11.41-80.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.71-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.77-25.00%
Shoplifting52.82-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.7787.50%
Violence and sexual offences87.0614.29%
Shoplifting73.770.00%
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Public order41.88300.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.770.00%
Shoplifting73.300.00%
Drugs13.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 202414
March 202410
February 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 4SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glentworth Road East
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Helmside Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Rysdale Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. White Lund Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Broughton Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Wiseman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wythorpe Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parkview Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Riverview Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gaisgill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rochester Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thursgill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Glentworth Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Loupsfell Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Burneside Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hayfell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parkside
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Altham Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1