LA5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA5

LA5, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA5, encompassing approximately 16365 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kellet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bloomfield Park with total crimes: 4
  • Church Court with total crimes: 4

LA5 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA5

The postcode district are associated with the LA5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.3464.29%
Anti-social behaviour161.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.980.00%
Other theft60.49-14.29%
Public order50.3725.00%
Shoplifting40.31-50.00%
Burglary30.2450.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.12100.00%
Other crime20.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.61-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour140.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.86166.67%
Shoplifting80.4960.00%
Other theft70.49-30.00%
Public order40.4333.33%
Burglary20.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Drugs10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.284.55%
Anti-social behaviour121.41-25.00%
Other theft100.73100.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Shoplifting50.31-28.57%
Other crime30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.18-25.00%
Public order30.180.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour161.3414.29%
Shoplifting70.980.00%
Other theft50.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.3133.33%
Vehicle crime40.24300.00%
Public order30.24200.00%
Drugs30.180.00%
Burglary20.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.1055.56%
Other theft70.8675.00%
Shoplifting70.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-83.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-80.00%
Public order10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.550.00%
Shoplifting60.3750.00%
Burglary50.3725.00%
Other theft40.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.240.00%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour120.9233.33%
Other theft60.73100.00%
Drugs50.370.00%
Burglary40.31100.00%
Shoplifting40.24-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.86-10.00%
Shoplifting50.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Other theft30.18-40.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.12162.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-9.09%
Other theft50.6166.67%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Burglary30.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-50.00%
Shoplifting30.18-50.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.87-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences80.67-74.19%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-14.29%
Shoplifting60.37100.00%
Burglary40.37100.00%
Vehicle crime30.240.00%
Other theft30.180.00%
Public order20.18-71.43%
Drugs20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.46106.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.8918.18%
Public order70.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.4340.00%
Other crime30.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Other theft30.1850.00%
Shoplifting30.18-66.67%
Burglary20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.30-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour110.92-21.43%
Shoplifting90.67125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-64.29%
Public order40.31100.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Other crime30.180.00%
Other theft20.180.00%
Burglary20.12100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.860.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Other theft20.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Burglary10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 202313
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202414
May 202423
April 202422
March 202418
February 202430
January 202415
December 202314
November 202321
October 20238
September 202331
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
October 20233
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kellet Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bloomfield Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Pond Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Church Brow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Carlisle Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Carnforth Service Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashtrees Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hawk Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pier Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stoneleigh Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Silverdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Newcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Farleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hazelmount Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holly Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gummers Howe Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ullswater Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Langdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Scotland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Haws Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Redruth Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1