What is the crime rate in Keswick, Allerdale?

As of March 2026, the Keswick ward has an annual crime rate of 48.09 per 1,000 residents with 33 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Keswick ward?

The most common crime in Keswick is Violence & Sexual Offences with 18 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 54.5% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Keswick ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Keswick Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Keswick, localized within Allerdale.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

48.09per 1k

trending_up +11.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,200

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences18

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Anti-social Behaviour4

Other Theft2

Shoplifting2

Public Order1

Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Netherfield Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near St John'S Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near High Hill Map	Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Standish Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Vendace Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 1	1

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Local Rank

#10safest in Allerdale

City Average

61.65per 1k

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Local Policing

Keswick

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Local Priorities

Parking in Borrowdale and Buttermere

Priority adoped in May 2025. Reviewed and will continue to be prioritised during the summer tourist season

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

• High Visibility patrols during busy periods
• Joint work with Lake District National Park Authority and Cumberland Council parking enforcement teams
• Proactive prosecution of vehicles found to be causing Unneccesary Obstructions or parking in locations likely to cause a danger to other road users

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

Complaints of persistent Fly Camping around Borrowdale during the summer of 2025 causing ASB and Damage to the environment

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Work with Local Landowners, National Park Authority, National Trust to agree a joint approach
- High visibility patrols during peak periods of demand
- Development of media campaign to discourage fly camping before the 2026 summer period

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

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