LA4 5LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 5LL

LA4 5LL, Lancaster has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.40 per 1,000 population. This LA4 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 5LL, encompassing approximately 4149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA4 5LL area, explore the LA4 5LL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

LA4 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Street with total crimes: 12
  • Back Crescent Street with total crimes: 8
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 7

LA4 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.40-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour277.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.5114.29%
Public order113.86120.00%
Other theft82.65300.00%
Drugs61.93100.00%
Other crime51.4566.67%
Burglary51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3626.2720.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.68-17.07%
Criminal damage and arson148.1955.56%
Public order53.37-50.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.9632.26%
Anti-social behaviour309.88-3.23%
Public order107.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4128.57%
Other theft62.17-40.00%
Robbery51.450.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Other crime30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Drugs20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.27-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour317.47-22.50%
Other theft107.4766.67%
Other crime82.41300.00%
Public order81.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.6940.00%
Drugs51.69-28.57%
Burglary11.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4233.5013.51%
Anti-social behaviour4010.12-14.89%
Criminal damage and arson149.6416.67%
Drugs73.37250.00%
Public order71.69133.33%
Other theft61.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.4525.00%
Shoplifting51.21150.00%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Bicycle theft40.96300.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4729.40113.64%
Violence and sexual offences3711.33-15.91%
Criminal damage and arson128.9220.00%
Other theft72.89133.33%
Vehicle crime41.69-20.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.5515.79%
Anti-social behaviour2210.60-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.3025.00%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Public order41.21-50.00%
Drugs40.96100.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other theft30.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.10-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour289.163.70%
Criminal damage and arson86.75-60.00%
Public order81.9360.00%
Vehicle crime51.9366.67%
Other theft41.2133.33%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.208.33%
Anti-social behaviour279.4012.50%
Criminal damage and arson206.51122.22%
Burglary74.820.00%
Drugs51.69150.00%
Public order51.2166.67%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-57.14%
Other theft30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour248.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.7812.50%
Vehicle crime72.1740.00%
Other theft31.69-40.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.76-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour188.68-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson84.34-20.00%
Other theft51.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.2125.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Other crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.48-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3410.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.190.00%
Public order62.410.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 202441
June 202431
May 202442
April 202437
March 202444
February 202438
January 202439
December 202336
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 202430
June 202431
May 202440
April 202447
March 202422
February 202428
January 202427
December 202324
November 202318
October 202334

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202420
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bath Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Back Crescent Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Back Lines Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Graham Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tunstall Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Baycliffe Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poulton Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Market Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lines Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A589
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West View Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Kilnbank Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pennine View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ashton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Washington Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Pedder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Morecambe Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Euston Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Skipton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Longmire Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whinsfell View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. James Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1