Crime Rate in Eden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eden

The total recorded crimes in Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 341 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eden crime rate of 6.23 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 Eden, encompassing approximately 54,737 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (160) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (-32.61% decrease)
Eden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Fiddler'S Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Prince Charles Close with total crimes: 8

Eden Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Eden Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Penrith South (114 crimes), and the safest, Alston and Fellside (14 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Eden.

Similarly, the area of Penrith Central & West (116 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor (14 crimes), with a difference of 102 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Penrith South114
Hesket and Lazonby42
Appleby and Brough42
Penrith North40
Eamont and Shap28

Safest Wards:

Eamont and Shap28
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay26
Greystoke and Ullswater18
Eden and Lyvennet Vale17
Alston and Fellside14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Penrith Central & West116
Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore50
Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke42
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton42
Penrith Outer39

Safest Areas:

Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke42
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton42
Penrith Outer39
Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough38
Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor14

Eden 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 160 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

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

In March 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (169 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (94 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
February 202519
January 202516
December 202421
November 202428
October 202429
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202531
March 20252
February 202518
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 202424
August 202434

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202535
February 202523
January 202518
December 202429
November 202429
October 202436
September 202424
August 202438

A total of 1225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025160
June 2025132
April 20251
February 2025120
January 2025130
December 2024123
November 2024156
October 2024129
September 2024105
August 2024169

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202526
February 202515
January 202539
December 202436
November 202414
October 202429
September 202427
August 202436

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202546
February 202526
January 202517
December 202421
November 202429
October 202436
September 202422
August 202431

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202539
February 202526
January 202528
December 202423
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 202494

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
February 202513
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202417
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202414

High Crime Locations Eden in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Fiddler'S Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Prince Charles Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
4. Pikestol Lane (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Finkle Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7

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