LA4 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 4UW

LA4 4UW, Lancaster has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.23 per 1,000 population. This LA4 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 4UW, encompassing approximately 2139 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LA4 4UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Helmside Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Rysdale Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Borwick Court with total crimes: 3

LA4 4UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.23-25.00%
Public order65.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.80100.00%
Burglary31.87-40.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.5045.45%
Anti-social behaviour97.480.00%
Vehicle crime64.210.00%
Burglary52.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-33.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.89-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.1450.00%
Other theft44.21100.00%
Drugs31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-40.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 offences1714.496.25%
Anti-social behaviour67.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.800.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Public order10.93-75.00%

In May 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 offences1618.70-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour127.4871.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.6166.67%
Public order42.3433.33%
Burglary21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.41-65.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.22185.71%
Public order39.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.27100.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Other theft10.93-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.10-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour147.4855.56%
Other theft66.5450.00%
Vehicle crime32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7670.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.21150.00%
Other theft42.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1213.56-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences105.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.670.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.540.00%
Vehicle crime46.540.00%
Public order41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202411
June 202417
May 202416
April 202418
March 202424
February 202412
January 202416
December 202317
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 202420
February 20247
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Helmside Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rysdale Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Borwick Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Plantain Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 20. Langridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arkholme Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Aldingham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Burdock Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Abbeydale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1