WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Windermere and Ambleside Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Windermere and Ambleside, localized within South Lakeland.

Total Crimes

trending_up +3.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.57per 1k

trending_up +11.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,179

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences25

Drug Offences7

Shoplifting5

Other Theft4

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Bicycle Theft3

Weapons Possession3

Other Crime2

Vehicle Crime2

Anti-social Behaviour2

Burglary1

Public Order1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Oak Street Map	Bicycle theft: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Wilson Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Vehicle crime: 2Drugs: 1	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Rowantree Howe Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Bowfell Crescent Map	Other crime: 1Other theft: 1	2
On or near Queen'S Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1	2
On or near Castle Field Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2