LA5 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA5 8ER

LA5 8ER, Lancaster has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This LA5 8ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA5 postcode area, which has experienced 43 crimes and a crime rate of 2.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA5 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA5 8ER, encompassing approximately 504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA5 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Alpine View with total crimes: 1
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1

LA5 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.960.00%
Burglary11.980.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.980.00%
Drugs11.980.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA5 8ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alpine View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1