LA5 9RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA5 9RF

LA5 9RF, Lancaster has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This LA5 9RF 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 9RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA5 9RF, encompassing approximately 416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

LA5 9RF 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 9RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.390.00%
Other theft17.190.00%
Shoplifting12.40-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour321.58200.00%
Shoplifting37.190.00%
Vehicle crime17.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting319.190.00%
Public order27.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.80-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting323.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.800.00%
Other theft12.400.00%
Burglary12.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour214.390.00%
Shoplifting24.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.800.00%
Theft from the person12.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting416.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.80-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.39100.00%
Shoplifting29.59-33.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.79-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.800.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting419.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.59100.00%
Burglary14.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting321.5850.00%
Other theft27.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.80-50.00%
Burglary12.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting214.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.800.00%
Other theft12.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting314.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA5 9RF 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. Warton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1