Crime Rate in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

The total recorded crimes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakeland, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale crime rate of 0.59 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale, encompassing approximately 3,365 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Kinn Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 355 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 278 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 2th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale crimes were 355. The crime rate of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in 2024 was 105.49 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale were around 278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.61 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 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 Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 202413
October 202410
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 202416
May 202412
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Kinn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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