What is the crime rate in LA8?

As of February 2026, LA8 has a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 residents, based on 59 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in LA8?

The most common crime type in LA8 is Violence and sexual offences with 16 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 27.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in LA8?

As of February 2026, LA8 has a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 residents, based on 59 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in LA8?

The most common crime type in LA8 is Violence and sexual offences with 16 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 27.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

LA8 Crime Intelligence Report

LA8 recorded 59 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 18.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 37.2% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

6.37per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

587

Within LA8 district

South Lakeland

9,256

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Cow Lane Map	total: 4 Public order: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	4
Meadowside Close Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Hawes Lane Map	total: 4 Other theft: 2 Shoplifting: 2	4
Park/Open Space Map	total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
Petrol Station Map	total: 3 Other theft: 2 Shoplifting: 1	3
Millness Lane Map	total: 2 Drugs: 2	2
Milton Lane Map	total: 2 Other theft: 2	2
Birks Lane Map	total: 2 Drugs: 2	2
Nutting Hall Lane Map	total: 2 Public order: 2	2
Whetstone Lane Map	total: 2 Drugs: 2	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

59 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

27.1%

Other Theft

22.0%

Drug Offences

15.3%

Public Order

11.9%

Shoplifting

6.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

6.8%

Burglary

5.1%

Criminal Damage & Arson

3.4%

Other Crime

1.7%

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