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 July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kells and Sandwith crime rate of 14.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (100.00% 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,

  • Gregg'S Lane with total crimes: 11
  • George Street with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Copeland.

    • 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 areas in the Copeland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kells and Sandwith has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 14.93 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kells and Sandwith)CrimesRank (Kells and Sandwith)CrimesRank (Kells and Sandwith)
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
Egremont59 4643 3649 3
Mirehouse61 3415 6355 6
Cleator Moor West37 6477 5482 4
Hillcrest and Hensingham39 5520 4441 5
Millom22 9335 8289 7
Gosforth34 7385 7265 8
Egremont North and St Bees24 8247 10256 9
Howgate16 10291 9176 10
Bransty7 12176 11150 11
Millom Without16 11151 12128 12

Kells and Sandwith 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 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
February 202518
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
February 202513
January 20259
December 20246
November 202418
October 202422
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 549 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202568
February 202555
January 202560
December 202468
November 202457
October 202459
September 202450
August 202481

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202422
October 202418
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Kells and Sandwith in July 2025

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

1. Gregg'S Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. George Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. New Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. James Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Strand Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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