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 February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Stephen and Tebay crime rate of 7.88 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 Feb were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pikestol Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Pikestone Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)CrimesRank (Kirkby Stephen and Tebay)
Penrith SouthNA NA1,558 11,305 1
Appleby and BroughNA NA618 2443 2
Penrith NorthNA NA438 3382 3
Hesket and LazonbyNA NA361 4263 5
Greystoke and UllswaterNA NA256 8220 6
Eamont and ShapNA NA309 6184 8
Eden and Lyvennet ValeNA NA222 9195 7
Alston and FellsideNA NA275 7170 9

Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20258
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 20257
February 20257

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20253
August 20251
February 20253

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
February 20252

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202613
December 202510
November 20259
October 20255
September 202515
August 20259
July 202510
June 20258
April 20251
February 20259

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
June 20255
February 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252

High Crime Locations Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in February 2026

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

1. Pikestol Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
2. Pikestone Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Stye Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Westgarth Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Croglam Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Rowgate (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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