LA7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA7

LA7, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA7, encompassing approximately 5262 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LA7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6384 with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Owlet Ash Fields with total crimes: 2

LA7 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA7

The postcode district are associated with the LA7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.6162.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.42-60.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.130.00%
Other crime33.80200.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.51233.33%
Public order23.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.66-60.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.99200.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.23-33.33%
Other crime41.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.56300.00%
Other theft42.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.71-25.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202420
June 202420
May 20246
April 202415
March 20245
February 20248
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B6384
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Owlet Ash Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Candle Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wyndsore Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harmony Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1