Crime Rate in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay

The total recorded crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Stephen and Tebay crime rate of 17.07 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 Kirkby Stephen and Tebay, encompassing approximately 1,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pikestol Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Pikestone Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eden average, with 326 crimes compared to 485.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay had fewer crimes than the Eden average, with 317 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eden, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kirkby Stephen and Tebay has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 17.07 ranking 6th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkby Stephen and Tebay crimes were 326. The crime rate of Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in 2024 was 214.04 (year) or 17.84 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay were around 317 crimes with yearly crime rate of 208.13 (year) or 17.34 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)
Penrith South114 11,558 11,305 1
Appleby and Brough42 3618 2443 2
Hesket and Lazonby42 2361 4263 5
Penrith North40 4438 3382 3
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

Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 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 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
April 20251
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202412
October 202412
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kirkby Stephen and Tebay postcode area is presented below.

1. Pikestol Lane (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pikestone Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highfield (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Low Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Middlegate Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Westgarth Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brikbeck Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Croglam Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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