Crime Rate in Coniston and Hawkshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coniston and Hawkshead

The total recorded crimes in Coniston and Hawkshead, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coniston and Hawkshead crime rate of 1180.12 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 Coniston and Hawkshead, encompassing approximately 32 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Coniston and Hawkshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • A593 with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Barratt Croft with total crimes: 6

How safe is Coniston and Hawkshead?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Coniston and Hawkshead reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 482 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coniston and Hawkshead witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, Coniston and Hawkshead had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 328 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Coniston and Hawkshead witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coniston and Hawkshead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coniston and Hawkshead has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1180.12 ranking 9th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Coniston and Hawkshead crimes were 482. The crime rate of Coniston and Hawkshead in 2024 was 14968.94 (year) or 1247.41 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coniston and Hawkshead were around 328 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10186.34 (year) or 848.86 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coniston and Hawkshead)CrimesRank (Coniston and Hawkshead)CrimesRank (Coniston and Hawkshead)
Ulverston59 41,049 1996 1
Kendal Strickland and Fell81 1980 2864 2
Grange and Cartmel74 2622 4528 4
Windermere and Ambleside63 3752 3572 3
Kendal Nether47 7620 5512 5
Kendal Highgate57 5529 7419 6
Kendal South40 8536 6340 7
Levens and Crooklands49 6475 9241 11
Bowness and Lyth35 10376 10326 9
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale25 11355 11278 10
Kent Estuary23 12282 12142 12
Upper Kent15 13189 13132 13
Kendal Castle9 16167 14118 14
Low Furness13 14129 15108 15
High Furness10 15114 1796 16
Burton and Holme2 17115 1675 17

Coniston and Hawkshead 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 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20246
August 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
February 202511
January 20252
December 20241
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
February 202514
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 202420
September 20245
August 202448

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
February 20253

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
October 20244
September 20241

High Crime Locations Coniston and Hawkshead in July 2025

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

1. A593 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
3. Barratt Croft (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. A5084 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Walna Scar View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Little Moss Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Newby Bridge (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Colonnade (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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