LA4 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 5QG

LA4 5QG, Lancaster has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.18 per 1,000 population. This LA4 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 5QG, encompassing approximately 4400 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

LA4 5QG 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
  • George Street with total crimes: 4

LA4 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.18-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour215.23-30.00%
Public order84.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.82-50.00%
Drugs51.5966.67%
Shoplifting41.14100.00%
Other crime40.9133.33%
Other theft30.910.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3022.9525.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.82-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson146.36180.00%
Vehicle crime83.18300.00%
Public order61.82-14.29%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.2746.43%
Anti-social behaviour249.32-4.00%
Public order75.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5925.00%
Other theft41.14-20.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.45-71.43%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.32-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour256.36-21.88%
Other crime75.68250.00%
Public order61.5950.00%
Other theft51.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.91-33.33%
Drugs30.91-57.14%
Burglary20.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.0456.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.27-15.38%
Drugs72.50600.00%
Other theft61.5920.00%
Vehicle crime61.36100.00%
Burglary51.3625.00%
Shoplifting41.14100.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4022.5090.48%
Violence and sexual offences259.09-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson135.6862.50%
Other theft52.95400.00%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.3226.67%
Anti-social behaviour218.6410.53%
Criminal damage and arson84.770.00%
Drugs41.82100.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.7215.38%
Anti-social behaviour196.8218.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.32-38.46%
Public order61.82200.00%
Other theft41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.72-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour165.91-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson133.6462.50%
Burglary52.950.00%
Drugs41.14100.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.2731.82%
Anti-social behaviour196.5918.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.3214.29%
Public order51.8266.67%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.32-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour165.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.64-30.00%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.953.03%
Anti-social behaviour287.7347.37%
Criminal damage and arson106.3625.00%
Vehicle crime52.27150.00%
Public order51.14-28.57%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.45-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.320.00%
Public order71.820.00%
Other crime51.590.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202424
June 202425
May 202432
April 202440
March 202421
February 202419
January 202416
December 202319
November 202316
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
July 202441
June 202428
May 202439
April 202425
March 202438
February 202430
January 202426
December 202329
November 202322
October 202334
September 202333

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 5QG 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. George Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Tunstall Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Poulton Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Market Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lines Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A589
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Washington Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Pedder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morecambe Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Euston Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Whinsfell View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. James Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rossendale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rose Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Wellington Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. King Street
    Total1
    Public order1