Crime Rate in Keswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keswick

The total recorded crimes in Keswick, Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keswick crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Keswick, encompassing approximately 4,739 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Keswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Street with total crimes: 5
  • Main Street with total crimes: 4
  • Tithebarn Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Keswick?

To understand the safety of Keswick, we need to analyze Keswick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Allerdale:

    • In 2024, Keswick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Allerdale average, with 386 crimes compared to 483.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

    • In 2023, Keswick had fewer crimes than the Allerdale average, with 244 crimes compared to 456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Allerdale, Keswick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Keswick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Keswick has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 9.71 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Allerdale, UK

In 2024, the total Keswick crimes were 386. The crime rate of Keswick in 2024 was 81.44 (year) or 6.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Allerdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keswick were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.48 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Allerdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keswick)CrimesRank (Keswick)CrimesRank (Keswick)
St John's and Great Clifton101 1833 2871 1
St Michael's89 21,006 1805 2
Moss Bay and Moorclose63 4718 3747 3
Maryport North69 3707 4667 4
Harrington42 9610 5616 5
Seaton48 5547 7588 6
Solway Coast45 8548 6512 7
Wigton46 7515 8483 8
Maryport South30 11450 9391 9
Cockermouth North18 13325 12358 10
Bothel and Wharrels40 10401 10318 11
Dearham and Broughton12 15235 13249 12
Aspatria23 12215 14218 14
Cockermouth South17 14167 15157 15
Thursby1 1667 1676 16

Keswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
March 20251
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202422
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Keswick in July 2025

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

1. Derwent Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Tithebarn Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bell Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Brandlehow Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Windebrowe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Netherfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Glebe Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Otley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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