Crime Rate in South Lakeland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Lakeland

The total recorded crimes in South Lakeland, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Lakeland crime rate of 0.05 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 South Lakeland, encompassing approximately 104,450 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Lakeland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cockrigg Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Garsdale with total crimes: 1
  • Kents Bank with total crimes: 1

South Lakeland Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

South Lakeland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kendal South (3 crimes), and the safest, Grange and Cartmel (1 crimes), is 2 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Lakeland.

Similarly, the area of Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland (3 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale (1 crimes), with a difference of 2 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Lakeland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kendal South3
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale1
Grange and Cartmel1

Safest Wards:

Kendal South3
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale1
Grange and Cartmel1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland3
Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula1
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale1

Safest Areas:

Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland3
Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula1
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale1

South Lakeland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 219 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (286 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (254 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (251 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (304 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (73 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 294 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 202535
January 202535
December 202438
November 202442
October 202447
September 202442
August 202473
July 202461

A total of 424 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 202552
January 202532
December 202461
November 202462
October 202452
September 202448
August 202455
July 202461

A total of 2127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 212.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20258
February 2025219
January 2025247
December 2024261
November 2024286
October 2024254
September 2024251
August 2024304
July 2024294

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202524
January 202527
December 202414
November 202437
October 202457
September 202442
August 202452
July 202442

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202511
January 202518
December 202429
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 20247
July 202419

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202526
December 202420
November 202424
October 202428
September 202440
August 202425
July 202432

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202524
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 202414
July 20249

A total of 197 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202546
December 202425
November 202416
October 202433
September 202420
August 202416
July 202418

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242

A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202535
December 202438
November 202436
October 202443
September 202447
August 202446
July 202467

A total of 259 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202539
December 202429
November 202429
October 202428
September 202426
August 202438
July 202448

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244

High Crime Locations South Lakeland in May 2025

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

1. Cockrigg Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Garsdale (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Kents Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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