Crime Rate in Windermere and Ambleside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windermere and Ambleside

The total recorded crimes in Windermere and Ambleside, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windermere and Ambleside crime rate of 16.29 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 Windermere and Ambleside, encompassing approximately 3,436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Windermere and Ambleside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bank Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thornhill with total crimes: 3

How safe is Windermere and Ambleside?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Windermere and Ambleside reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 752 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Windermere and Ambleside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Windermere and Ambleside experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 572 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Windermere and Ambleside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Windermere and Ambleside Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Windermere and Ambleside has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 16.29 ranking 2th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Windermere and Ambleside crimes were 752. The crime rate of Windermere and Ambleside in 2024 was 218.81 (year) or 18.23 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windermere and Ambleside were around 572 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.43 (year) or 13.87 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Upper Kent9 14189 13132 13
Low Furness11 13129 15108 15
Kendal Castle7 15167 14118 14
High Furness5 17114 1796 16
Burton and Holme6 16115 1675 17

Windermere and Ambleside 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 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 20246
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202522
December 202431
November 202426
October 202432
September 202432
August 202433
July 202417
June 202452
May 202425
April 202419

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Windermere and Ambleside in February 2025

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

1. Cross Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Bank Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thornhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Crescent Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Slack (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Maple Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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