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 February 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coniston and Hawkshead crime rate of 1118.01 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Coniston and Hawkshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • The Colonnade with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Coniston and Hawkshead has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1118.01 ranking 7th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
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
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 Holme6 16115 1675 17

Coniston and Hawkshead 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20252
December 20241
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 202419
April 20248

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 202420
September 20245
August 202448
July 20245
June 202432
May 202432
April 202415

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
October 20244
September 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Coniston and Hawkshead in February 2025

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

1. St Andrews Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. The Colonnade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Little Moss Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Yewdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Barratt Croft (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Bog Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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