Crime Rate in Kells and Sandwith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kells and Sandwith

The total recorded crimes in Kells and Sandwith, Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kells and Sandwith crime rate of 14.06 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 Kells and Sandwith, encompassing approximately 8,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Kells and Sandwith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • Gregg'S Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Kells and Sandwith?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Kells and Sandwith reported a higher crime volume than the Copeland average, with 1,652 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kells and Sandwith witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kells and Sandwith experienced a greater number of crimes than the Copeland average, with 1,219 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kells and Sandwith witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Kells and Sandwith has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kells and Sandwith Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kells and Sandwith has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 14.06 ranking 1th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kells and Sandwith crimes were 1,652. The crime rate of Kells and Sandwith in 2024 was 205.59 (year) or 17.13 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kells and Sandwith were around 1,219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 151.70 (year) or 12.64 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)
Cleator Moor East and Frizington93 21,312 2882 2
Egremont29 4643 3649 3
Hillcrest and Hensingham35 3520 4441 5
Cleator Moor West27 6477 5482 4
Mirehouse27 5415 6355 6
Millom20 9335 8289 7
Gosforth18 10385 7265 8
Howgate24 7291 9176 10
Egremont North and St Bees22 8247 10256 9
Bransty14 11176 11150 11
Millom Without11 12151 12128 12

Kells and Sandwith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 705 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202555
January 202560
December 202468
November 202457
October 202459
September 202450
August 202481
July 202472
June 2024100
May 202453
April 202450

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20259
December 20246
November 202418
October 202422
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 202438
May 202413
April 202427

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 20247
July 202418
June 202432
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202422
October 202418
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202428
May 20248
April 202425

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202420
April 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kells and Sandwith in February 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Gregg'S Lane (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Duke Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Coniston Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. James Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Addison Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Scotch Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Peter Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1

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