The total recorded crimes in Kendal Highgate, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Highgate crime rate of 5.15 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 Highgate, encompassing approximately 11,072 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Kendal Highgate, we need to analyze Kendal Highgate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Lakeland:
In 2024, Kendal Highgate reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 529 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal Highgate witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, Kendal Highgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 419 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kendal Highgate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Kendal Highgate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Kendal Highgate has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 5th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK
In 2024, the total Kendal Highgate crimes were 529. The crime rate of Kendal Highgate in 2024 was 47.78 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Highgate were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.84 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kendal Highgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kendal Highgate) | Crimes | Rank (Kendal Highgate) | |
| Ulverston | 59 | 4 | 1,049 | 1 | 996 | 1 |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 81 | 1 | 980 | 2 | 864 | 2 |
| Grange and Cartmel | 74 | 2 | 622 | 4 | 528 | 4 |
| Windermere and Ambleside | 63 | 3 | 752 | 3 | 572 | 3 |
| Kendal Nether | 47 | 7 | 620 | 5 | 512 | 5 |
| Kendal South | 40 | 8 | 536 | 6 | 340 | 7 |
| Levens and Crooklands | 49 | 6 | 475 | 9 | 241 | 11 |
| Coniston and Hawkshead | 38 | 9 | 482 | 8 | 328 | 8 |
| Bowness and Lyth | 35 | 10 | 376 | 10 | 326 | 9 |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 25 | 11 | 355 | 11 | 278 | 10 |
| Kent Estuary | 23 | 12 | 282 | 12 | 142 | 12 |
| Upper Kent | 15 | 13 | 189 | 13 | 132 | 13 |
| Kendal Castle | 9 | 16 | 167 | 14 | 118 | 14 |
| Low Furness | 13 | 14 | 129 | 15 | 108 | 15 |
| High Furness | 10 | 15 | 114 | 17 | 96 | 16 |
| Burton and Holme | 2 | 17 | 115 | 16 | 75 | 17 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 23 |
| June 2025 | 28 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
| January 2025 | 19 |
| December 2024 | 20 |
| November 2024 | 16 |
| October 2024 | 15 |
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kendal Highgate postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |