LA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA12

LA12, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA12, encompassing approximately 20091 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-16.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

LA12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Market Street with total crimes: 4

LA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA12

The postcode district are associated with the LA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences646.32-16.88%
Public order143.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson130.70-18.75%
Other theft100.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour100.5066.67%
Drugs50.5025.00%
Vehicle crime30.25200.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Burglary10.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences777.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.8314.29%
Other theft140.8027.27%
Public order120.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.60-40.00%
Shoplifting50.3025.00%
Drugs40.25-60.00%
Robbery30.20200.00%
Other crime20.15-33.33%
Burglary20.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.05-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556.9210.00%
Public order142.7455.56%
Criminal damage and arson140.7055.56%
Other theft110.70-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour100.55-47.37%
Drugs100.500.00%
Vehicle crime80.50700.00%
Burglary60.40200.00%
Shoplifting40.30-55.56%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.4958.33%
Other theft150.957.14%
Drugs100.75150.00%
Public order90.5080.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.45-47.06%
Shoplifting90.4550.00%
Other crime40.4533.33%
Burglary20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.176.38%
Criminal damage and arson172.49-5.56%
Other theft140.8555.56%
Anti-social behaviour120.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime110.60450.00%
Shoplifting60.55-60.00%
Public order50.30-44.44%
Drugs40.25100.00%
Other crime30.20-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.57-4.08%
Criminal damage and arson182.345.88%
Shoplifting150.90275.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.757.14%
Other theft90.75-18.18%
Public order90.45-10.00%
Other crime70.45250.00%
Burglary50.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Drugs20.10-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences496.5236.11%
Criminal damage and arson172.4421.43%
Anti-social behaviour140.8527.27%
Other theft110.70120.00%
Public order100.55100.00%
Burglary90.50125.00%
Vehicle crime60.4550.00%
Drugs60.3020.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Other crime20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences364.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.7037.50%
Drugs50.55-54.55%
Public order50.25-50.00%
Other theft50.25-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.25300.00%
Burglary40.200.00%
Shoplifting40.20100.00%
Other crime40.2033.33%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson212.39133.33%
Drugs111.05-8.33%
Public order100.5525.00%
Other theft90.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour80.45-50.00%
Burglary40.40-60.00%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.38-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour161.7923.08%
Drugs120.80100.00%
Other theft110.6022.22%
Burglary100.5511.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.5012.50%
Public order80.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Shoplifting20.15-33.33%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences495.672.08%
Anti-social behaviour132.4430.00%
Public order100.650.00%
Other theft90.50-35.71%
Burglary90.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.4514.29%
Drugs60.4050.00%
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Shoplifting30.20-40.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.380.00%
Other theft142.390.00%
Public order100.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.500.00%
Burglary60.350.00%
Shoplifting50.300.00%
Drugs40.250.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
July 202477
June 202455
May 202450
April 202450
March 202447
February 202449
January 202436
December 202348
November 202336
October 202349
September 202348

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202411
May 202415
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202417
March 202418
February 202417
January 202414
December 202321
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202419
April 202412
March 202415
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 202313
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 202415
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Abbots Vue
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 5. Hoad Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ellerside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Lower Brook Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A5084
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. A593
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Coast Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Main Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Park Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mountbarrow Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chestnut Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West End Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. B5281
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ullswater Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Hartley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. County Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Hog House Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Smithy Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Ghyll Head Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Birks Road
    Total2
    Public order2