LA4 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 5HY

LA4 5HY, Lancaster has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.70 per 1,000 population. This LA4 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 5HY, encompassing approximately 2802 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA4 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 7
  • Back Lines Street with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4

LA4 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.70-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour156.78-37.50%
Public order65.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-58.33%
Drugs41.7833.33%
Other crime31.4350.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2428.5560.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.56-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson127.85300.00%
Vehicle crime64.28200.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Drugs32.1450.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.21-37.50%
Public order65.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2424.62-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences238.56-11.54%
Other crime68.21200.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-57.14%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Drugs21.07-66.67%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.2636.84%
Anti-social behaviour259.28-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson78.92-22.22%
Drugs62.500.00%
Other theft52.140.00%
Burglary41.7833.33%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.1944.44%
Violence and sexual offences199.28-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson96.7880.00%
Other theft53.21400.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Other crime11.07-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.1926.09%
Anti-social behaviour1810.3563.64%
Criminal damage and arson56.42-37.50%
Drugs41.78100.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.9127.78%
Anti-social behaviour118.2122.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.93-20.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.84-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson106.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.21-33.33%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.7076.92%
Anti-social behaviour128.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2825.00%
Public order51.7866.67%
Bicycle theft31.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.99-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour104.64-56.52%
Other theft43.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-55.56%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2327.1253.33%
Violence and sexual offences238.21-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.2128.57%
Public order53.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.350.00%
Public order72.500.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202423
June 202423
May 202426
April 202419
March 202429
February 202423
January 202418
December 202323
November 202313
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202415
June 202424
May 202425
April 202426
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 202312
November 202310
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 5HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Back Lines Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Poulton Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Market Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lines Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A589
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Washington Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Pedder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Morecambe Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rossendale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rose Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Poulton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Morecambe Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Back Queen Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Back Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Garnett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Eidsforth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1