Crime Rate in South Lakeland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Lakeland

The total recorded crimes in South Lakeland, South Lakeland in January 2025 are around 546 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Lakeland crime rate of 5.23 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 South Lakeland, encompassing approximately 104,450 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (-5.36% decrease)
  • Burglary: (46) incidents (84.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
South Lakeland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wart Barrow Lane with total crimes: 32
  • B6384 with total crimes: 18
  • Branthwaite Brow with total crimes: 10

South Lakeland Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

South Lakeland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kendal Strickland and Fell (69 crimes), and the safest, High Furness (3 crimes), is 66 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Lakeland.

Similarly, the area of Kendal Town & Greenside (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby (9 crimes), with a difference of 94 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Lakeland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kendal Strickland and Fell69
Grange and Cartmel60
Ulverston57
Kendal Nether52
Windermere and Ambleside51

Safest Wards:

Low Furness10
Upper Kent10
Kendal Castle8
Burton and Holme7
High Furness3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kendal Town & Greenside103
Kendal North & Burneside58
Ulverston46
Arnside, Milnthorpe & Holme45
Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula45

Safest Areas:

Kendal South27
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale24
Kendal East & Whinfell23
Swarthmoor & Low Furness21
Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby9

South Lakeland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (286 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (254 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (251 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (304 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (73 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 294 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (506 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 479 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202461
November 202462
October 202452
September 202448
August 202455
July 202461
June 2024108

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202420
November 202424
October 202428
September 202440
August 202425
July 202432
June 202450

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202414
November 202437
October 202457
September 202442
August 202452
July 202442
June 202492

A total of 446 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202438
November 202442
October 202447
September 202442
August 202473
July 202461
June 2024108

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 202417
August 202414
July 20249
June 202448

A total of 159 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202429
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 20247
July 202419
June 202442

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242
June 202416

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202438
November 202436
October 202443
September 202447
August 202446
July 202467
June 202490

A total of 2403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 300.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025247
December 2024261
November 2024286
October 2024254
September 2024251
August 2024304
July 2024294
June 2024506

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202425
November 202416
October 202433
September 202420
August 202416
July 202418
June 202448

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 313 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202429
November 202429
October 202428
September 202426
August 202438
July 202448
June 202476

High Crime Locations South Lakeland in January 2025

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

1. Wart Barrow Lane (Map)
Total32
Burglary32
2. B6384 (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Branthwaite Brow (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Windermere Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Ghyll Head Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3
6. Kirkland (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1

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