Crime Rate in Appleby and Brough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Appleby and Brough

The total recorded crimes in Appleby and Brough, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Appleby and Brough crime rate of 49.23 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 Appleby and Brough, encompassing approximately 853 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Appleby and Brough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 6
  • Pembroke Street with total crimes: 4
  • Scattergate Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Appleby and Brough?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Appleby and Brough reported a higher crime volume than the Eden average, with 618 crimes compared to 485. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Appleby and Brough witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Appleby and Brough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eden average, with 443 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Appleby and Brough witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eden, Appleby and Brough has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Appleby and Brough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Appleby and Brough has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 49.23 ranking 3th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Appleby and Brough crimes were 618. The crime rate of Appleby and Brough in 2024 was 724.42 (year) or 60.37 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Appleby and Brough were around 443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 519.28 (year) or 43.27 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Appleby and Brough)CrimesRank (Appleby and Brough)CrimesRank (Appleby and Brough)
Penrith South114 11,558 11,305 1
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 Fellside14 9275 7170 9

Appleby and Brough 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 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In March 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20249

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
February 202514
January 202512
December 202418
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242

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

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202519
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Appleby and Brough in July 2025

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

1. Chapel Street (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Scattergate Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Castlehill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Garbridge Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Low Wiend (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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