LA12 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA12 7LJ

LA12 7LJ, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.87 per 1,000 population. This LA12 7LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA12 postcode area, which has experienced 97 crimes and a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA12 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA12 7LJ, encompassing approximately 3245 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA12 7LJ area, explore the LA12 7LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

LA12 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Swan Street with total crimes: 3

LA12 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.876.25%
Anti-social behaviour95.2428.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.77100.00%
Other crime31.850.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.17-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour74.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-40.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.8730.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.010.00%
Public order41.54-42.86%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.7925.00%
Public order76.160.00%
Drugs72.16600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1666.67%
Other crime21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-62.50%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.93-11.11%
Other theft42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Shoplifting41.23-50.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.3128.57%
Shoplifting82.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-55.56%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1413.2527.27%
Anti-social behaviour94.3180.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77133.33%
Burglary32.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.55-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour53.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-75.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7990.91%
Criminal damage and arson126.47100.00%
Drugs63.70200.00%
Public order41.85100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.09-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7720.00%
Other theft41.8533.33%
Public order21.23-66.67%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.850.00%
Public order62.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202426
June 202420
May 202416
April 202416
March 202414
February 202414
January 202411
December 202321
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20248
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA12 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Lightburn Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. County Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Union Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Soutergate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Hart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Neville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Burlington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ellerside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brogden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Knoll
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1