The total recorded crimes in Bowness and Lyth, South Lakeland, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowness and Lyth crime rate of 2.05 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 Bowness and Lyth, encompassing approximately 488 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bowness and Lyth, we need to analyze Bowness and Lyth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Lakeland:
In 2024, Bowness and Lyth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 376 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bowness and Lyth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, Bowness and Lyth had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 326 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Bowness and Lyth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Bowness and Lyth has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 5th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK
In 2024, the total Bowness and Lyth crimes were 376. The crime rate of Bowness and Lyth in 2024 was 770.33 (year) or 64.19 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bowness and Lyth were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 667.90 (year) or 55.66 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bowness and Lyth) | Crimes | Rank (Bowness and Lyth) | Crimes | Rank (Bowness and Lyth) | |
| Ulverston | NA | NA | 1,049 | 1 | 996 | 1 |
| Levens and Crooklands | 5 | 1 | 475 | 9 | 241 | 11 |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | NA | NA | 980 | 2 | 864 | 2 |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 2 | 2 | 355 | 11 | 278 | 10 |
| Windermere and Ambleside | NA | NA | 752 | 3 | 572 | 3 |
| Kent Estuary | 1 | 3 | 282 | 12 | 142 | 12 |
| Grange and Cartmel | 1 | 4 | 622 | 4 | 528 | 4 |
| Kendal Nether | NA | NA | 620 | 5 | 512 | 5 |
| Kendal Highgate | NA | NA | 529 | 7 | 419 | 6 |
| Kendal South | NA | NA | 536 | 6 | 340 | 7 |
| Coniston and Hawkshead | NA | NA | 482 | 8 | 328 | 8 |
| Upper Kent | NA | NA | 189 | 13 | 132 | 13 |
| Kendal Castle | NA | NA | 167 | 14 | 118 | 14 |
| Low Furness | NA | NA | 129 | 15 | 108 | 15 |
| High Furness | NA | NA | 114 | 17 | 96 | 16 |
| Burton and Holme | NA | NA | 115 | 16 | 75 | 17 |
In March 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 22 |
| January 2025 | 16 |
| December 2024 | 15 |
| November 2024 | 15 |
| October 2024 | 22 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bowness and Lyth postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |