Crime Rate in Hesket and Lazonby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hesket and Lazonby

The total recorded crimes in Hesket and Lazonby, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hesket and Lazonby crime rate of 371.35 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 Hesket and Lazonby, encompassing approximately 113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Hesket and Lazonby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Fiddler'S Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Lazonby And Kirkoswald with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hesket and Lazonby?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Hesket and Lazonby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eden average, with 361 crimes compared to 485.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hesket and Lazonby witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Hesket and Lazonby had fewer crimes than the Eden average, with 263 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hesket and Lazonby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hesket and Lazonby has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 371.35 ranking 2th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Hesket and Lazonby crimes were 361. The crime rate of Hesket and Lazonby in 2024 was 3191.87 (year) or 265.99 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hesket and Lazonby were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2325.38 (year) or 193.78 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hesket and Lazonby)CrimesRank (Hesket and Lazonby)CrimesRank (Hesket and Lazonby)
Penrith South114 11,558 11,305 1
Appleby and Brough42 3618 2443 2
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

Hesket and Lazonby 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
October 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 20247
November 202431
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20254
November 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 202410
September 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Hesket and Lazonby in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Fiddler'S Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Lazonby And Kirkoswald (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Bateman Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Orchard Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Voreda Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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