Crime Rate in Eamont and Shap: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eamont and Shap

The total recorded crimes in Eamont and Shap, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eamont and Shap crime rate of 265.40 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 Eamont and Shap, encompassing approximately 105 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eamont and Shap Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finkle Street with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Fell Croft with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eamont and Shap?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Eamont and Shap demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eden average, with 309 crimes compared to 485.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eamont and Shap recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Eamont and Shap had fewer crimes than the Eden average, with 184 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eamont and Shap recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eamont and Shap Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eamont and Shap has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 265.40 ranking 5th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Eamont and Shap crimes were 309. The crime rate of Eamont and Shap in 2024 was 2928.91 (year) or 244.08 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eamont and Shap were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1744.08 (year) or 145.34 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eamont and Shap)CrimesRank (Eamont and Shap)CrimesRank (Eamont and Shap)
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
Greystoke and Ullswater18 7256 8220 6
Eden and Lyvennet Vale17 8222 9195 7
Alston and Fellside14 9275 7170 9

Eamont and Shap 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (81 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202418

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 202481

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413

High Crime Locations Eamont and Shap in July 2025

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

1. Finkle Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fell Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Pattinson Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Heughscar Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. West Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gayle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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