LA12 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA12 7NL

LA12 7NL, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.01 per 1,000 population. This LA12 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA12 7NL, encompassing approximately 1190 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA12 7NL 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
  • Union Lane with total crimes: 3

LA12 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1121.01175.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.240.00%
Drugs34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5250.00%
Shoplifting22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences48.40-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson23.36100.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.7650.00%
Public order22.52-33.33%
Shoplifting21.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.80-12.50%
Drugs45.880.00%
Public order33.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.72-66.67%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2033.33%
Burglary33.3650.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.3650.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Robbery11.680.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences39.24-72.73%
Other theft22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.4957.14%
Criminal damage and arson59.24150.00%
Drugs34.20200.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour25.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.56-33.33%
Public order11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.720.00%
Shoplifting12.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA12 7NL 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. Union Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Soutergate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Queens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Knoll
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1