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 March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Levens and Crooklands crime rate of 38.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Levens and Crooklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabtree Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sampool Lane with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Levens and Crooklands has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 38.64 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
UlverstonNA NA1,049 1996 1
Kendal Strickland and FellNA NA980 2864 2
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale2 2355 11278 10
Windermere and AmblesideNA NA752 3572 3
Kent Estuary1 3282 12142 12
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

Levens and Crooklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202515
January 202513
December 202423
November 202425
October 202415
September 202427
August 20249
July 202411
June 20242
May 202418
April 202422

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20243
September 20246
April 20243

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
June 202412
April 20249

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Levens and Crooklands in March 2025

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

1. Crabtree Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sampool Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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