LA5 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA5 5BG

LA5 5BG, Lancaster has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population. This LA5 5BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA5 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA5 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA5 5BG, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA5 5BG area, explore the LA5 5BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LA5 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawk Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pond Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Midland Terrace with total crimes: 1

LA5 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.07-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Public order12.13-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.8720.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Public order22.13100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.14100.00%
Shoplifting56.40150.00%
Other theft25.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Public order11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20-40.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Shoplifting22.13-50.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.81400.00%
Shoplifting45.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.27-57.14%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.14133.33%
Shoplifting37.470.00%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.20-85.71%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.0140.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.4750.00%
Shoplifting33.20-25.00%
Burglary13.200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.8166.67%
Shoplifting45.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.27-60.00%
Burglary12.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3450.00%
Shoplifting33.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.27-33.33%
Shoplifting22.13-33.33%
Other theft12.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.200.00%
Shoplifting33.200.00%
Vehicle crime13.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232

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

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA5 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawk Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Pond Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Midland Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bridgeside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Warton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carnforth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1