The total recorded crimes in Kendal South, South Lakeland, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal South crime rate of 0.39 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,654 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Kendal South, we need to analyze Kendal South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Lakeland:
In 2024, Kendal South reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 536 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, Kendal South had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 340 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kendal South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, Kendal South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Kendal South has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.39 ranking 1th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK
In 2024, the total Kendal South crimes were 536. The crime rate of Kendal South in 2024 was 70.02 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal South were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.42 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kendal South) | Crimes | Rank (Kendal South) | Crimes | Rank (Kendal South) | |
| Ulverston | NA | NA | 1,049 | 1 | 996 | 1 |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | NA | NA | 980 | 2 | 864 | 2 |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 1 | 2 | 355 | 11 | 278 | 10 |
| Windermere and Ambleside | NA | NA | 752 | 3 | 572 | 3 |
| Grange and Cartmel | 1 | 3 | 622 | 4 | 528 | 4 |
| Kendal Nether | NA | NA | 620 | 5 | 512 | 5 |
| Kendal Highgate | NA | NA | 529 | 7 | 419 | 6 |
| Coniston and Hawkshead | NA | NA | 482 | 8 | 328 | 8 |
| Bowness and Lyth | NA | NA | 376 | 10 | 326 | 9 |
| Levens and Crooklands | NA | NA | 475 | 9 | 241 | 11 |
| Kent Estuary | NA | NA | 282 | 12 | 142 | 12 |
| 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 May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 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 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 31 |
| November 2024 | 12 |
| October 2024 | 15 |
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 44 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 9 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 11 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kendal South postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |