Crime Rate in Kent Estuary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kent Estuary

The total recorded crimes in Kent Estuary, South Lakeland, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kent Estuary crime rate of 0.99 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 Kent Estuary, encompassing approximately 1,015 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)
Kent Estuary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kent Estuary?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kent Estuary demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 282 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kent Estuary recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kent Estuary had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 142 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kent Estuary recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Kent Estuary has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kent Estuary Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kent Estuary has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 3th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kent Estuary crimes were 282. The crime rate of Kent Estuary in 2024 was 277.83 (year) or 23.15 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kent Estuary were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 139.90 (year) or 11.66 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
UlverstonNA NA1,049 1996 1
Levens and Crooklands5 1475 9241 11
Kendal Strickland and FellNA NA980 2864 2
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale2 2355 11278 10
Windermere and AmblesideNA NA752 3572 3
Grange and Cartmel1 4622 4528 4
Kendal NetherNA NA620 5512 5
Bowness and Lyth1 5376 10326 9
Kendal HighgateNA NA529 7419 6
Kendal SouthNA NA536 6340 7
Coniston and HawksheadNA NA482 8328 8
Upper KentNA NA189 13132 13
Kendal CastleNA NA167 14118 14
Low FurnessNA NA129 15108 15
High FurnessNA NA114 1796 16
Burton and HolmeNA NA115 1675 17

Kent Estuary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 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 Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 202523
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202421
June 202444
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Kent Estuary in March 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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