Crime Rate in Burton and Holme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton and Holme

The total recorded crimes in Burton and Holme, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton and Holme crime rate of 24.88 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 Burton and Holme, encompassing approximately 241 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burton and Holme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmefield with total crimes: 3
  • Station Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Main Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Burton and Holme?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Burton and Holme demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 115 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burton and Holme recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, Burton and Holme had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 75 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burton and Holme recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Burton and Holme has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burton and Holme Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Burton and Holme has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 24.88 ranking 16th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Burton and Holme crimes were 115. The crime rate of Burton and Holme in 2024 was 476.78 (year) or 39.73 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton and Holme were around 75 crimes with yearly crime rate of 310.95 (year) or 25.91 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burton and Holme)CrimesRank (Burton and Holme)CrimesRank (Burton and Holme)
Ulverston54 31,049 1996 1
Kendal Strickland and Fell65 1980 2864 2
Windermere and Ambleside56 2752 3572 3
Grange and Cartmel38 6622 4528 4
Bowness and Lyth47 4376 10326 9
Kendal Nether39 5620 5512 5
Kendal Highgate28 9529 7419 6
Kendal South30 8536 6340 7
Coniston and Hawkshead36 7482 8328 8
Levens and Crooklands22 10475 9241 11
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale16 12355 11278 10
Kent Estuary18 11282 12142 12
Upper Kent9 14189 13132 13
Low Furness11 13129 15108 15
Kendal Castle7 15167 14118 14
High Furness5 17114 1796 16

Burton and Holme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burton and Holme in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burton and Holme postcode area is presented below.

1. Holmefield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Twinter Bank (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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