LA9 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA9 5LU

LA9 5LU, South Lakeland has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This LA9 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA9 5LU, encompassing approximately 2971 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA9 5LU area, explore the LA9 5LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA9 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Underley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Sparrowmire Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Low Mead with total crimes: 2

LA9 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04-25.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.3733.33%
Drugs31.350.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 offences65.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.74350.00%
Drugs43.03300.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.69-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.36-53.85%
Public order12.020.00%

In December 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 offences136.73333.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.370.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences32.36-57.14%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 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 offences74.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences94.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA9 5LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Underley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sparrowmire Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Low Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Newbiggin
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Overdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Ridge
    Total1
    Burglary1