Crime Rate in Kendal Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Highgate, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Highgate crime rate of 2.53 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 Kendal Highgate, encompassing approximately 11,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Kendal Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alderwood with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkland with total crimes: 4
  • Kent Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kendal Highgate?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal Highgate reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 529 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal Highgate witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kendal Highgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 419 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kendal Highgate witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal Highgate Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kendal Highgate has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 9th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal Highgate crimes were 529. The crime rate of Kendal Highgate in 2024 was 47.78 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Highgate were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.84 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 6 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 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

Kendal Highgate 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 15 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 (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 14 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202519
December 202420
November 202416
October 202415
September 202418
August 202423
July 202414
June 202436
May 202423
April 202421

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Kendal Highgate in February 2025

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

1. Alderwood (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Kirkland (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Kent Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Romney Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawesmead Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lowther Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Dowker'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Briarwood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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