LA12 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA12 9BZ

LA12 9BZ, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This LA12 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA12 9BZ, encompassing approximately 2155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA12 9BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Square with total crimes: 4
  • Lightburn Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ullswater Close with total crimes: 2

LA12 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.42-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.818.33%
Other crime16.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5733.33%
Drugs31.8650.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.10-44.44%
Other theft22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.96350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.18-33.33%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.42150.00%
Other theft42.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.03-57.14%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.42600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.250.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.86-50.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.57200.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA12 9BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lancaster Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Lightburn Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Ullswater Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Well Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Beech Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gloucester Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lund Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Neville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ellerside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1