Crime Rate in Kendal Nether: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Nether

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Nether, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Nether crime rate of 10.37 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 Nether, encompassing approximately 4,530 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Kendal Nether Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunters Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Beech Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kendal with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kendal Nether?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal Nether reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 620 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal Nether witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, Kendal Nether experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 512 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kendal Nether witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal Nether Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kendal Nether has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 10.37 ranking 7th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal Nether crimes were 620. The crime rate of Kendal Nether in 2024 was 136.85 (year) or 11.40 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Nether were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.01 (year) or 9.42 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kendal Nether)CrimesRank (Kendal Nether)CrimesRank (Kendal Nether)
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 Highgate57 5529 7419 6
Kendal South40 8536 6340 7
Levens and Crooklands49 6475 9241 11
Coniston and Hawkshead38 9482 8328 8
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

Kendal Nether 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 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
February 202519
January 202528
December 202417
November 202423
October 202416
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kendal Nether in July 2025

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

1. Hunters Croft (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beech Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Kendal (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sedbergh Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Vine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Beezon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Northgate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Garburn Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Mintsfeet Road North (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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