LA4 4XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 4XF

LA4 4XF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.55 per 1,000 population. This LA4 4XF 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 4XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 4XF, encompassing approximately 1873 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA4 4XF area, explore the LA4 4XF 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

LA4 4XF 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
  • Borwick Court with total crimes: 3

LA4 4XF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.41-46.15%
Other theft53.74400.00%
Public order32.670.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.8987.50%
Anti-social behaviour138.0162.50%
Public order36.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Burglary31.60200.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.74-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour84.27166.67%
Public order44.270.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.0846.15%
Criminal damage and arson610.140.00%
Public order43.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-78.57%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.3516.67%
Violence and sexual offences137.47-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.9450.00%
Public order43.20100.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.28-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour127.47-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson46.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.14-33.33%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.5653.33%
Anti-social behaviour2212.28266.67%
Criminal damage and arson511.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.6815.38%
Anti-social behaviour68.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2025.00%
Possession of weapons42.670.00%
Other crime32.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1824.0263.64%
Violence and sexual offences139.61-38.10%
Other theft56.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.14100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.21-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson65.87100.00%
Drugs33.200.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2726.16107.69%
Violence and sexual offences1514.41-21.05%
Public order48.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%

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 offences1925.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.140.00%
Public order36.940.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20248
June 202419
May 202413
April 202414
March 202423
February 202415
January 202413
December 202321
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 202414
April 202412
March 202422
February 20246
January 202418
December 202311
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 4XF 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. Borwick Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parkview Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Riverview Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gaisgill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Needham Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plantain Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hayfell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parkside
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Altham Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Arkholme Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Aldingham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wentworth Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Green Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Burdock Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Abbeydale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1