Crime in Alston and Fellside: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in Alston and Fellside in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alston and Fellside at a glance
- Crime trends in Alston and Fellside
- Types of crime in Alston and Fellside
- Alston and Fellside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alston and Fellside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alston and Fellside
- Demographics of Alston and Fellside
- Questions about crime in Alston and Fellside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), criminal damage and arson (28) and public order (25) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,462nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Alston and Fellside | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 262 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,605 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alston and Fellside peaked in the year to August 2024 (269 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (169). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 262 | 39.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 226 | 34.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 269 | 40.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 198 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 262 | 39.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 254 | 38.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 260 | 39.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 246 | 37.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 169 | 25.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (43% below) and criminal damage and arson (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 104 to 146, while criminal damage and arson fell from 34 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 22.1 | 34.2 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alston and Fellside; the highest is Penrith South (117.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hesket and Lazonby (37.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alston and Fellside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith North | 371 | 47.9 | +21% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 231 | 37.1 | -7% |
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +195% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | +8% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | +31% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 184 | 42.6 | +7% |
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | +24% |
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 287 | 71.8 | +81% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Alston and Fellside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Church Lane | 19 |
| On or near Hospital | 19 |
| On or near Powsy Sike | 16 |
| On or near Bruntley Meadows | 12 |
| On or near Currah Close | 12 |
| On or near Church Road | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 9 |
| On or near Front Street | 8 |
| On or near A689 | 7 |
Of the 259 crimes in Alston and Fellside with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 3 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 20.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 17.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Alston and Fellside has an estimated population of 6,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alston and Fellside average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Alston and Fellside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alston and Fellside a safe place to live?
Alston and Fellside recorded 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,462nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Alston and Fellside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Alston and Fellside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alston and Fellside was up 16% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alston and Fellside?
About 6,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alston and Fellside?
Alston and Fellside is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.