LA4 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA4 9BW

LA4 9BW, Lancaster has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.96 per 1,000 population. This LA4 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA4 9BW, encompassing approximately 2892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA4 9BW area, explore the LA4 9BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

LA4 9BW 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 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2735.96-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour219.34-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson157.2636.36%
Public order115.19120.00%
Other theft83.80300.00%
Burglary52.77400.00%
Drugs41.7333.33%
Robbery31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3433.1925.93%
Violence and sexual offences3111.76-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson1110.7237.50%
Public order53.80-44.44%
Other crime31.730.00%
Drugs31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Other theft21.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3334.9210.00%
Anti-social behaviour2711.413.85%
Public order99.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.1114.29%
Other theft62.77-14.29%
Robbery52.070.00%
Other crime31.73-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Drugs21.04-60.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour2610.37-13.33%
Other crime88.99700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77-36.36%
Other theft72.4275.00%
Public order72.4240.00%
Drugs52.4266.67%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Burglary11.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%

In May 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 behaviour3034.92-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences2810.37-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson119.6837.50%
Shoplifting53.80150.00%
Public order51.73150.00%
Other theft41.73-33.33%
Burglary41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Drugs31.0450.00%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4135.61105.00%
Violence and sexual offences3114.18-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson810.720.00%
Other theft62.77100.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.1623.33%
Anti-social behaviour2012.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.9214.29%
Public order42.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Drugs41.38100.00%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.66-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour2510.3713.64%
Criminal damage and arson78.64-58.82%
Vehicle crime42.4233.33%
Public order41.38-20.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Drugs21.04-60.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.853.33%
Anti-social behaviour2210.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.61142.86%
Drugs55.88150.00%
Public order51.7366.67%
Burglary51.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-40.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft20.69-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.97-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour2210.3746.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.610.00%
Vehicle crime52.4225.00%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.24-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.76-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson75.19-12.50%
Other theft42.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Public order10.69-83.33%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.318.11%
Anti-social behaviour2713.8342.11%
Criminal damage and arson89.3433.33%
Public order62.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.0733.33%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Other theft41.38-33.33%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.790.00%
Other theft66.570.00%
Public order62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202431
July 202433
June 202430
May 202428
April 202431
March 202437
February 202430
January 202431
December 202330
November 202334
October 202340
September 202337

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
July 202427
June 202426
May 202430
April 202441
March 202420
February 202425
January 202422
December 202322
November 202315
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 202417
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA4 9BW 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. Old Market Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lines Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A589
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West View Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Kilnbank Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Washington Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pedder Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morecambe Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Euston Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Skipton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Longmire Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wellington Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Euston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. King Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ribblesdale Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Poulton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Morecambe Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Public order1