Crime Rate in Eden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eden

The total recorded crimes in Eden, UK in January 2026 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eden crime rate of 4.15 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: (121) incidents (-0.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Eden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Myers Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Market Court with total crimes: 9
  • Barnes Croft with total crimes: 6

Eden Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Eden Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Penrith South (84 crimes), and the safest, Greystoke and Ullswater (7 crimes), is 77 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Eden.

Similarly, the area of Penrith Central & West (90 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor (8 crimes), with a difference of 82 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Eden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Penrith South84
Penrith North38
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay26
Hesket and Lazonby20
Appleby and Brough17

Safest Wards:

Appleby and Brough17
Eden and Lyvennet Vale15
Eamont and Shap12
Alston and Fellside8
Greystoke and Ullswater7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Penrith Central & West90
Penrith Outer36
Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough33
Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore31
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton20

Safest Areas:

Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough33
Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore31
Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton20
Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke9
Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor8

Eden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (163 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (122 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (176 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 20258
November 202516
October 202519
September 20259
August 202514
July 202521
June 202519
February 202519

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20258
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
February 20253

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
November 202510
October 202510
September 202512
August 20254
July 202511
June 20259
February 202513

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202511
November 202519
October 202517
September 202514
August 202530
July 202521
June 202539
February 202526

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20255
October 20258
September 20258
August 202515
July 202515
June 202531
March 20252
February 202518

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 202511
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 202510
June 202510
February 20253

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20259
November 202513
October 202516
September 20254
August 20259
July 20259
June 20258
February 20252

A total of 1237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026121
December 2025122
November 2025163
October 2025120
September 2025122
August 2025176
July 2025160
June 2025132
April 20251
February 2025120

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202532
November 202527
October 202522
September 202520
August 202533
July 202531
June 202546
February 202526

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20259
November 202511
October 202528
September 202527
August 202532
July 202524
June 202535
February 202523

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202515
November 202534
October 202525
September 202512
August 202539
July 202535
June 202526
February 202515

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20252
August 202538
June 20252

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Eden in January 2026

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

1. Myers Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1
2. Market Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
3. Barnes Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
5. Auctionmart Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Friars Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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