Crime Rate in Upper Kent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Kent

The total recorded crimes in Upper Kent, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Kent crime rate of 111.94 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Kent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Garth End Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Boundary Bank Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Holme Houses with total crimes: 1

How safe is Upper Kent?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Upper Kent Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Upper Kent has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 111.94 ranking 14th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
Ulverston54 31,049 1996 1
Kendal Strickland and Fell65 1980 2864 2
Windermere and Ambleside56 2752 3572 3
Grange and Cartmel38 6622 4528 4
Bowness and Lyth47 4376 10326 9
Kendal Nether39 5620 5512 5
Kendal Highgate28 9529 7419 6
Kendal South30 8536 6340 7
Coniston and Hawkshead36 7482 8328 8
Levens and Crooklands22 10475 9241 11
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale16 12355 11278 10
Kent Estuary18 11282 12142 12
Low Furness11 13129 15108 15
Kendal Castle7 15167 14118 14
High Furness5 17114 1796 16
Burton and Holme6 16115 1675 17

Upper Kent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20244
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Upper Kent in February 2025

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

1. Broom Garth End Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Boundary Bank Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Holme Houses (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. New Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Winter Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Dobby Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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