Crime Rate in Kendal Strickland and Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Strickland and Fell crime rate of 7.89 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 Strickland and Fell, encompassing approximately 8,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Kendal Strickland and Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Street with total crimes: 6
  • Stricklandgate with total crimes: 6
  • Branthwaite Brow with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kendal Strickland and Fell?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal Strickland and Fell reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 980 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal Strickland and Fell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kendal Strickland and Fell experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 864 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kendal Strickland and Fell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal Strickland and Fell Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kendal Strickland and Fell has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 1th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal Strickland and Fell crimes were 980. The crime rate of Kendal Strickland and Fell in 2024 was 118.94 (year) or 9.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell were around 864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.86 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
Ulverston54 31,049 1996 1
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
Kendal Castle7 15167 14118 14
High Furness5 17114 1796 16
Burton and Holme6 16115 1675 17

Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 202419
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202417
April 20248

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202534
December 202432
November 202425
October 202427
September 202429
August 202430
July 202442
June 202446
May 202445
April 202428

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kendal Strickland and Fell in February 2025

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

1. Kent Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Stricklandgate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Branthwaite Brow (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Shambles (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. A6 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. High Sparrowmire (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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