Crime Rate in Penrith North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penrith North

The total recorded crimes in Penrith North, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penrith North crime rate of 2.96 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 Penrith North, encompassing approximately 13,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Penrith North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bakers Place with total crimes: 3
  • Friargate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penrith North?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Penrith North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Eden average, with 438 crimes compared to 485.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Penrith North witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Penrith North had fewer crimes than the Eden average, with 382 crimes compared to 387. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penrith North witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penrith North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penrith North has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 4th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Penrith North crimes were 438. The crime rate of Penrith North in 2024 was 32.43 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penrith North were around 382 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.28 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penrith North)CrimesRank (Penrith North)CrimesRank (Penrith North)
Penrith South114 11,558 11,305 1
Appleby and Brough42 3618 2443 2
Hesket and Lazonby42 2361 4263 5
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

Penrith North 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
February 202518
January 202515
December 202413
November 202418
October 202416
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Penrith North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penrith North postcode area is presented below.

1. Langton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Bakers Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Friargate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Cambridge Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grey Bull Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cross Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Meeting House Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Wordsworth Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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