LA8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA8

LA8, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LA8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LA8, encompassing approximately 9242 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

LA8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

LA8 Crime Map

Postcodes in LA8

The postcode district are associated with the LA8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LA8 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 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.2817.65%
Public order112.16120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.19100.00%
Drugs60.8720.00%
Other theft40.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-62.50%
Other crime20.32-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.52-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour81.8414.29%
Other crime70.87250.00%
Drugs50.76-37.50%
Public order50.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other theft20.22-80.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.60-13.64%
Other theft102.060.00%
Drugs81.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.8775.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-14.29%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.22-71.43%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.57-8.33%
Other theft102.38-28.57%
Drugs101.08-9.09%
Other crime71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7640.00%
Public order60.76100.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.43-55.56%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.470.00%
Other theft142.60600.00%
Drugs111.51450.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97400.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Public order30.32-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.76-22.58%
Burglary52.60400.00%
Public order50.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.54200.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.41210.00%
Other theft43.350.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-60.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.79-52.38%
Burglary51.08400.00%
Drugs50.54-28.57%
Other theft40.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-40.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.30-16.00%
Drugs72.27-41.67%
Other theft50.76-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.54150.00%
Public order40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.22-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.7931.58%
Other theft142.71250.00%
Drugs121.5150.00%
Burglary101.30900.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.9890.00%
Drugs82.06166.67%
Other theft40.87-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson40.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft133.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.410.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202417
May 202419
April 202422
March 202424
February 202424
January 202431
December 202310
November 202321
October 202325
September 202319
July 202310

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

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238
July 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 202410
March 202414
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314
September 20234
July 202313

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Scotch Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sealford Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Millness Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Milton Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Woodbank Crescent
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Gatebeck Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Meadowside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Warwick Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Meadow Wood
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Main Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lord'S Plain Causeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Castle View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Burton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Popplemire Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. White Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hayclose Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Boundary Bank Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Oswald'S View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. New Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Paddy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caldrigg Fold
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Crag View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Crookfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brow Foot Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1