Crime Rate in South Lakeland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Lakeland

The total recorded crimes in South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 640 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Lakeland crime rate of 6.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (327) incidents (4.47% increase)
  • Public order: (80) incidents (26.98% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
South Lakeland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hog House Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Meadowside Close with total crimes: 12
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 9

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 (81 crimes), and the safest, Burton and Holme (2 crimes), is 79 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Lakeland.

Similarly, the area of Kendal Town & Greenside (109 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale (18 crimes), with a difference of 91 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Lakeland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kendal Strickland and Fell81
Grange and Cartmel74
Windermere and Ambleside63
Ulverston59
Kendal Highgate57

Safest Wards:

Upper Kent15
Low Furness13
High Furness10
Kendal Castle9
Burton and Holme2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kendal Town & Greenside109
Kendal North & Burneside66
Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland64
Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales51
Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell50

Safest Areas:

Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula35
Swarthmoor & Low Furness26
Arnside, Milnthorpe & Holme25
Kendal East & Whinfell24
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale18

South Lakeland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (313 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

For March 2025 , 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 (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 219 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
February 202522
January 202539
December 202429

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
January 20252

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202540
February 202550
January 202535
December 202438

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202563
May 20251
February 202535
January 202535
December 202438

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
March 20251
February 202511
January 202518
December 202429

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
February 20258
January 202524
December 202412

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
February 202523
January 202546
December 202425

A total of 1378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 196.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 327 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025327
June 2025313
May 20253
March 20258
February 2025219
January 2025247
December 2024261

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202544
February 202530
January 202526
December 202420

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
March 20251
February 202524
January 202527
December 202414

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202559
May 20251
February 202552
January 202532
December 202461

High Crime Locations South Lakeland in July 2025

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

1. Hog House Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Meadowside Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Cow Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Aspen Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
5. Barratt Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary3
6. Milton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3

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