LA4 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 4TF

LA4 4TF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.62 per 1,000 population. This LA4 4TF 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 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 4TF, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LA4 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langridge Way with total crimes: 4
  • Leighton Court with total crimes: 4
  • Helmside Avenue with total crimes: 3

LA4 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.62-12.50%
Public order66.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-50.00%
Burglary52.6025.00%
Other theft42.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.9260.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.9333.33%
Vehicle crime45.200.00%
Burglary41.73300.00%
Public order31.73-40.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.72-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour94.3350.00%
Public order53.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-20.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.99-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour67.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-16.67%
Public order22.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.055.88%
Anti-social behaviour127.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.2050.00%
Public order42.6033.33%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.18-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour107.36-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson44.33-20.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.7162.50%
Anti-social behaviour2311.26187.50%
Criminal damage and arson59.960.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.45-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour86.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson53.4625.00%
Possession of weapons42.160.00%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.6563.64%
Violence and sexual offences177.79-22.73%
Other theft67.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.7857.14%
Anti-social behaviour119.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.76133.33%
Other theft43.030.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.0569.23%
Violence and sexual offences149.52-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson36.0650.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.2190.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.2344.44%
Public order35.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Drugs31.3050.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.330.00%
Public order43.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202410
June 202417
May 202418
April 202417
March 202426
February 202416
January 202417
December 202322
November 202314
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202423
February 20248
January 202418
December 202311
November 202322
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langridge Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Leighton Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Helmside Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rysdale Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Borwick Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Broughton Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Hestham Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wythorpe Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parkview Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Riverview Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gaisgill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plantain Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 20. Arkholme Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Aldingham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Burdock Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Abbeydale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1