Crime Rate in Penrith South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penrith South

The total recorded crimes in Penrith South, Eden, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penrith South crime rate of 7.02 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Penrith South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Charles Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Penrith South?

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

  • Relative to Eden:

    • In 2024, Penrith South reported a higher crime volume than the Eden average, with 1,558 crimes compared to 485. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penrith South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

    • In 2023, Penrith South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Eden average, with 1,305 crimes compared to 387. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penrith South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 8 other areas in the Eden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Eden, Penrith South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penrith South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penrith South has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 1th out of 8 in the Eden, UK

In 2024, the total Penrith South crimes were 1,558. The crime rate of Penrith South in 2024 was 95.93 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Eden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penrith South were around 1,305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.35 (year) or 6.70 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Eden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penrith South)CrimesRank (Penrith South)CrimesRank (Penrith South)
Appleby and Brough42 3618 2443 2
Hesket and Lazonby42 2361 4263 5
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

Penrith South 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 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In March 2025, Anti-social behaviour 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 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202535
February 202541
January 202558
December 202448
November 202451
October 202447
September 202433
August 202466

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
February 202512
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
February 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
February 20256
January 202515
December 202415
November 20247
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
February 202517
January 202510
December 202419
November 202426
October 202429
September 202416
August 202421

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
March 20251
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 202414
August 202420

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Penrith South in July 2025

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

1. Prince Charles Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Little Dockray (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
6. Castlegate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Myers Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Watson Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Carleton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Brunswick Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

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