Crime Rate in Kendal Strickland and Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell

The total recorded crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kendal Strickland and Fell crime rate of 9.83 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 Strickland and Fell, encompassing approximately 8,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Kendal Strickland and Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Shambles with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kendal Strickland and Fell?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Kendal Strickland and Fell reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 980 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kendal Strickland and Fell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, Kendal Strickland and Fell experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 864 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kendal Strickland and Fell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kendal Strickland and Fell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kendal Strickland and Fell has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 9.83 ranking 1th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Kendal Strickland and Fell crimes were 980. The crime rate of Kendal Strickland and Fell in 2024 was 118.94 (year) or 9.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell were around 864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.86 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kendal Strickland and Fell)CrimesRank (Kendal Strickland and Fell)CrimesRank (Kendal Strickland and Fell)
Ulverston59 41,049 1996 1
Grange and Cartmel74 2622 4528 4
Windermere and Ambleside63 3752 3572 3
Kendal Nether47 7620 5512 5
Kendal Highgate57 5529 7419 6
Kendal South40 8536 6340 7
Levens and Crooklands49 6475 9241 11
Coniston and Hawkshead38 9482 8328 8
Bowness and Lyth35 10376 10326 9
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale25 11355 11278 10
Kent Estuary23 12282 12142 12
Upper Kent15 13189 13132 13
Kendal Castle9 16167 14118 14
Low Furness13 14129 15108 15
High Furness10 15114 1796 16
Burton and Holme2 17115 1675 17

Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202537
February 202528
January 202534
December 202432
November 202425
October 202427
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Kendal Strickland and Fell in July 2025

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

1. Old Shambles (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Kent Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Stramongate (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Branthwaite Brow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kent Lea (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Newbiggin (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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