Crime Rate in Ulverston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ulverston

The total recorded crimes in Ulverston, South Lakeland, UK in February 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ulverston crime rate of 4.82 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 Ulverston, encompassing approximately 11,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ulverston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Market Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ulverston?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Ulverston reported a higher crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 1,049 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ulverston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ulverston experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 996 crimes compared to 357. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ulverston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ulverston Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ulverston has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 3th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Ulverston crimes were 1,049. The crime rate of Ulverston in 2024 was 93.65 (year) or 7.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ulverston were around 996 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.92 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)CrimesRank (South Lakeland)
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 Highgate28 9529 7419 6
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

Ulverston 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 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 (80 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202531
December 202417
November 202439
October 202441
September 202438
August 202437
July 202447
June 202480
May 202429
April 202435

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 202424
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 202415
September 202413
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ulverston in February 2025

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

1. Lower Brook Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
3. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ullswater Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hartley Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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