LA9 4QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA9 4QG

LA9 4QG, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.64 per 1,000 population. This LA9 4QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA9 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA9 4QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA9 4QG, encompassing approximately 2481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

LA9 4QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branthwaite Brow with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Lowther Street with total crimes: 9

LA9 4QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2532.640.00%
Shoplifting2110.07110.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Drugs42.4233.33%
Public order41.61-50.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.79-26.47%
Shoplifting1010.0725.00%
Public order84.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons31.610.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Drugs31.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.8388.89%
Anti-social behaviour1213.70300.00%
Shoplifting84.8460.00%
Public order73.22133.33%
Drugs62.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42300.00%
Bicycle theft31.61200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.73-48.57%
Shoplifting57.25-73.68%
Drugs42.0133.33%
Other theft31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-70.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.4425.00%
Shoplifting1914.10137.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.66-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.0333.33%
Other theft33.2250.00%
Drugs31.21-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Public order20.81-75.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.2327.27%
Anti-social behaviour1111.2857.14%
Drugs104.43150.00%
Shoplifting84.03-20.00%
Public order83.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.22200.00%
Other crime42.420.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.1615.79%
Shoplifting108.86-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.0316.67%
Public order42.820.00%
Drugs41.61-20.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.58162.50%
Violence and sexual offences198.4626.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.66-45.45%
Drugs52.4266.67%
Public order42.01-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.35-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour116.0457.14%
Shoplifting84.4314.29%
Public order73.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Drugs31.61-57.14%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.76-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour77.66-12.50%
Drugs72.820.00%
Shoplifting72.82-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Robbery21.610.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.9810.53%
Shoplifting108.46-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.0314.29%
Drugs73.2275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82-20.00%
Public order41.61100.00%
Other crime31.61200.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.5518.75%
Shoplifting117.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-16.67%
Drugs42.01-42.86%
Public order21.61-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2232.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.450.00%
Public order105.640.00%
Drugs74.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Other crime22.420.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202434
June 202418
May 202435
April 202428
March 202422
February 202419
January 202415
December 202319
November 202321
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412
June 20243
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 202419
April 20248
March 202410
February 202421
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311
September 202322

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA9 4QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Branthwaite Brow
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lowther Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. A6
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Shambles
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stricklandgate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stramongate
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Town View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wildman Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Library Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gulfs Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Kent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Tram
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Serpentine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beezon Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Busher Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Beezon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1