Crime in Burton and Holme: statistics, rates and trends
90 crimes were recorded in Burton and Holme in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burton and Holme at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton and Holme
- Types of crime in Burton and Holme
- Burton and Holme compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burton and Holme
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton and Holme
- Demographics of Burton and Holme
- Questions about crime in Burton and Holme
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (40), other theft (12), criminal damage and arson (8) and public order (8) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Burton and Holme | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 90 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.7 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,034 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burton and Holme peaked in the year to August 2019 (112 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (83). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 90 | 29.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 85 | 28.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 105 | 34.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 85 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 83 | 27.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 105 | 34.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 112 | 36.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 112 | 36.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 102 | 33.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 34 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 13.2 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burton and Holme; the highest is Kendal Nether (91.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kendal Castle (22.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton and Holme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Estuary | 190 | 30.4 | +3% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | +21% |
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | +97% |
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -23% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | +173% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | +47% |
| Grange and Cartmel | 414 | 43.0 | +45% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +208% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Burton and Holme over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Lane” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Lane | 21 |
| On or near Cocking Yard | 8 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 6 |
| On or near Boon Town | 5 |
| On or near Station Road | 5 |
| On or near Duke Street | 4 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 4 |
| On or near Brookfield Close | 3 |
| On or near Pinders Lane | 3 |
| On or near Townhead Fold | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 87 crimes in Burton and Holme with one. The 3 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 27 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 27 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Burton and Holme has an estimated population of 3,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burton and Holme average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burton and Holme | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burton and Holme a safe place to live?
Burton and Holme recorded 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burton and Holme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 40 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (12).
Is crime in Burton and Holme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton and Holme was up 6% on the year before: 90 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 85 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burton and Holme?
About 3,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burton and Holme?
Burton and Holme 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.