The total recorded crimes in Upper Kent, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Kent crime rate of 186.57 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 Upper Kent, encompassing approximately 80 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Upper Kent, we need to analyze Upper Kent crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Lakeland:
In 2024, Upper Kent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 189 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Upper Kent recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, Upper Kent had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 132 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Upper Kent recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Upper Kent has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Upper Kent has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 186.57 ranking 13th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK
In 2024, the total Upper Kent crimes were 189. The crime rate of Upper Kent in 2024 was 2350.75 (year) or 195.90 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Kent were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1641.79 (year) or 136.82 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Upper Kent) | Crimes | Rank (Upper Kent) | Crimes | Rank (Upper Kent) | |
| Ulverston | 59 | 4 | 1,049 | 1 | 996 | 1 |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 81 | 1 | 980 | 2 | 864 | 2 |
| Grange and Cartmel | 74 | 2 | 622 | 4 | 528 | 4 |
| Windermere and Ambleside | 63 | 3 | 752 | 3 | 572 | 3 |
| Kendal Nether | 47 | 7 | 620 | 5 | 512 | 5 |
| Kendal Highgate | 57 | 5 | 529 | 7 | 419 | 6 |
| Kendal South | 40 | 8 | 536 | 6 | 340 | 7 |
| Levens and Crooklands | 49 | 6 | 475 | 9 | 241 | 11 |
| Coniston and Hawkshead | 38 | 9 | 482 | 8 | 328 | 8 |
| Bowness and Lyth | 35 | 10 | 376 | 10 | 326 | 9 |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 25 | 11 | 355 | 11 | 278 | 10 |
| Kent Estuary | 23 | 12 | 282 | 12 | 142 | 12 |
| Kendal Castle | 9 | 16 | 167 | 14 | 118 | 14 |
| Low Furness | 13 | 14 | 129 | 15 | 108 | 15 |
| High Furness | 10 | 15 | 114 | 17 | 96 | 16 |
| Burton and Holme | 2 | 17 | 115 | 16 | 75 | 17 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Upper Kent postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |