WESTFIELD DRIVE, LA5 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA5 8EW

WESTFIELD DRIVE, LA5 8EW, Lancaster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This LA5 8EW 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 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA5 8EW, encompassing approximately 712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA5 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Whin Drive with total crimes: 1
  • The Rise with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD DRIVE, LA5 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.21100.00%
Drugs12.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.810.00%

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 behaviour15.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour12.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 8EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Canal Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Alpine View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1