Crime Rate in Kendal Nether: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Nether

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Nether, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Nether crime rate of 8.61 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kendal Nether Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunters Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Drysalters Yard with total crimes: 7
  • Stockbeck with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kendal Nether has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.61 ranking 5th 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.

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 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
Kendal Castle7 15167 14118 14
High Furness5 17114 1796 16
Burton and Holme6 16115 1675 17

Kendal Nether 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202528
December 202417
November 202423
October 202416
September 202422
August 202417
July 202432
June 202440
May 202438
April 202419

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20252
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kendal Nether in February 2025

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

1. Hunters Croft (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Drysalters Yard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Stockbeck (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Calder Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Auction Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Cragg Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sedbergh Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sedbergh Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Oak Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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