Crime Rate in Kent Estuary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kent Estuary

The total recorded crimes in Kent Estuary, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kent Estuary crime rate of 22.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kent Estuary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Square with total crimes: 4
  • Kings Close with total crimes: 3
  • B6384 with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Lakeland.

    • 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 areas in the South Lakeland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kent Estuary has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 22.66 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent Estuary)CrimesRank (Kent Estuary)CrimesRank (Kent Estuary)
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 Nether47 7620 5512 5
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
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

Kent Estuary 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
March 20251
February 20259
January 202523
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2025

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

1. Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Kings Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. B6384 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Owlet Ash Fields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dallam Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollins Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Lindale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Deepdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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