Crime Rate in Alston and Fellside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alston and Fellside

The total recorded crimes in Alston and Fellside, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alston and Fellside crime rate of 237.29 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 Alston and Fellside, encompassing approximately 59 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-81.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Alston and Fellside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 1
  • Church Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Alston and Fellside?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Alston and Fellside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eden average, with 275 crimes compared to 485.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alston and Fellside recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Alston and Fellside had fewer crimes than the Eden average, with 170 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alston and Fellside recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eden, Alston and Fellside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alston and Fellside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alston and Fellside has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 237.29 ranking 9th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Alston and Fellside crimes were 275. The crime rate of Alston and Fellside in 2024 was 4661.02 (year) or 388.42 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alston and Fellside were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2881.36 (year) or 240.11 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alston and Fellside)CrimesRank (Alston and Fellside)CrimesRank (Alston and Fellside)
Penrith South114 11,558 11,305 1
Appleby and Brough42 3618 2443 2
Hesket and Lazonby42 2361 4263 5
Penrith North40 4438 3382 3
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay26 6326 5317 4
Eamont and Shap28 5309 6184 8
Greystoke and Ullswater18 7256 8220 6
Eden and Lyvennet Vale17 8222 9195 7

Alston and Fellside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 202431

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20253
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Alston and Fellside in July 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Eden Straits (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Robertlands Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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