Crime Rate in Eden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eden

The total recorded crimes in Eden, Eden in January 2025 are around 285 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eden crime rate of 5.21 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (5.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
Eden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Dockray with total crimes: 11
  • Currah Close with total crimes: 11
  • Market Court 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 (111 crimes), and the safest, Greystoke and Ullswater (13 crimes), is 98 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Eden.

Similarly, the area of Penrith Central & West (95 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke (15 crimes), with a difference of 80 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Penrith South111
Penrith North32
Hesket and Lazonby29
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay27
Appleby and Brough27

Safest Wards:

Appleby and Brough27
Alston and Fellside20
Eden and Lyvennet Vale13
Eamont and Shap13
Greystoke and Ullswater13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Penrith Central & West95
Penrith Outer54
Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore39
Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough33
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton29

Safest Areas:

Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore39
Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough33
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton29
Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor20
Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke15

Eden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (266 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 315 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202436
November 202414
October 202429
September 202427
August 202436
July 202428
June 2024106

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202421
November 202428
October 202429
September 202420
August 202426
July 202414
June 202450

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202429
November 202429
October 202436
September 202424
August 202438
July 202431
June 202482

A total of 294 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202423
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 202494
July 202416
June 202474

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202421
November 202429
October 202436
September 202422
August 202431
July 202432
June 202450

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 202424
August 202434
July 202416
June 2024116

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
August 20243
June 202448

A total of 1233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 154.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025130
December 2024123
November 2024156
October 2024129
September 2024105
August 2024169
July 2024155
June 2024266

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20246
November 20244
October 202417
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 202421
June 202424

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202414
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eden in January 2025

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

1. Little Dockray (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Currah Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
3. Market Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
4. Pikestol Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Netherend Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1

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