LA23 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA23 2BP

LA23 2BP, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.80 per 1,000 population. This LA23 2BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA23 postcode area, which has experienced 54 crimes and a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA23 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA23 2BP, encompassing approximately 1579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA23 2BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhill with total crimes: 1
  • Oak Street with total crimes: 1
  • Birthwaite Station with total crimes: 1

LA23 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.800.00%
Other theft13.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.23150.00%
Shoplifting33.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-71.43%
Shoplifting21.27-71.43%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.13133.33%
Shoplifting74.43600.00%
Drugs14.430.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.03150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.170.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.07-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1360.00%
Public order45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Other theft11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.43-40.00%
Drugs11.90-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.80400.00%
Drugs23.170.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thornhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Birthwaite Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Back Ellerthwaite Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ellerthwaite Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1