Crime Rate in Kendal South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal South

The total recorded crimes in Kendal South, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal South crime rate of 3.92 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Kendal South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Nannypie Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kendal South?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal South reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 536 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kendal South had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 340 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kendal South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kendal South has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 8th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal South crimes were 536. The crime rate of Kendal South in 2024 was 70.02 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal South were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.42 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 7 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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202515
December 202431
November 202412
October 202415
September 202413
August 202418
July 202415
June 202444
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 202411
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kendal South in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. Nannypie Lane (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Park Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wandales Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Longmeadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. High Kent Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Aspen Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gallowbarrow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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