LA23 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA23 2BF

LA23 2BF, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.02 per 1,000 population. This LA23 2BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA23 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA23 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA23 2BF, encompassing approximately 1172 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA23 2BF area, explore the LA23 2BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LA23 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robinson Place with total crimes: 7
  • Biskey Howe Fold with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Street with total crimes: 2

LA23 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.02125.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.670.00%
Drugs32.56200.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.82-66.67%
Public order23.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.2071.43%
Criminal damage and arson210.230.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.20-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson25.97-33.33%
Other theft21.71-33.33%
Drugs21.71100.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.3257.14%
Other theft39.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.23-41.67%
Drugs25.97100.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Drugs11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.82-76.92%
Burglary22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.350.00%
Possession of weapons211.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3544.44%
Anti-social behaviour211.09-33.33%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Public order11.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.670.00%
Burglary12.560.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 202313
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA23 2BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Robinson Place
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Biskey Howe Fold
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ash Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crag Brow
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. St Martin'S Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. South Craig
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rayrigg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fallbarrow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. North Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Craig Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Martin'S Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1