Crime Rate in Levens and Crooklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Levens and Crooklands

The total recorded crimes in Levens and Crooklands, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Levens and Crooklands crime rate of 378.67 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 Levens and Crooklands, encompassing approximately 129 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Levens and Crooklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowside Close with total crimes: 12
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Mealrigg Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Levens and Crooklands?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Levens and Crooklands reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 475 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Levens and Crooklands had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 241 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Levens and Crooklands recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Levens and Crooklands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Levens and Crooklands has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 378.67 ranking 6th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Levens and Crooklands crimes were 475. The crime rate of Levens and Crooklands in 2024 was 3670.79 (year) or 305.90 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Levens and Crooklands were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1862.44 (year) or 155.20 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Levens and Crooklands)CrimesRank (Levens and Crooklands)CrimesRank (Levens and Crooklands)
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
Coniston and Hawkshead38 9482 8328 8
Bowness and Lyth35 10376 10326 9
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale25 11355 11278 10
Kent Estuary23 12282 12142 12
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

Levens and Crooklands 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 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202512
March 20255
February 202515
January 202513
December 202423
November 202425
October 202415
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
February 20254
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

High Crime Locations Levens and Crooklands in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Levens and Crooklands postcode area is presented below.

1. Meadowside Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Cow Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Mealrigg Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
4. Milton Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Jubilee Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Dovehouses Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Millness Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Dove Nest Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Warwick Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Greengate (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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