Crime Rate in Kendal Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Castle

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Castle, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Castle crime rate of 1.17 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 Kendal Castle, encompassing approximately 6,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kendal Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside Road with total crimes: 2
  • Honister Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Murley Moss with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kendal Castle?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 167 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kendal Castle recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kendal Castle had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 118 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kendal Castle recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal Castle Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kendal Castle has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 15th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal Castle crimes were 167. The crime rate of Kendal Castle in 2024 was 27.79 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Castle were around 118 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.64 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 14 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
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
High Furness5 17114 1796 16
Burton and Holme6 16115 1675 17

Kendal Castle 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 Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kendal Castle in February 2025

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

1. Parkside Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Honister Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Murley Moss (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nether Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Castle Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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