Crime in Eamont and Shap: statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Eamont and Shap in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eamont and Shap at a glance
- Crime trends in Eamont and Shap
- Types of crime in Eamont and Shap
- Eamont and Shap compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eamont and Shap
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eamont and Shap
- Population and deprivation in Eamont and Shap
- Questions about crime in Eamont and Shap
- About this data
269 crimes were recorded in Eamont and Shap in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 105 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eamont and Shap has the 2,459th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eamont and Shap | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 269 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,189 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eamont and Shap was highest in the year to July 2025 (290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (188). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 269 | 64.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 69.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 188 | 44.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 215 | 51.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 221 | 52.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 230 | 54.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 189 | 45.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 241 | 57.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 243 | 58.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eamont and Shap over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in other theft (+25%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-62%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 25.1 | 0.73 | +19% |
| Drugs | 38 | 9.1 | 2.77 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 9.1 | 5.37 | +192% |
| Other theft | 25 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +36% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.4 | 0.48 | +67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +150% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 0.27 | -56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.7 | 0.05 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eamont and Shap
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eamont and Shap recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eamont and Shap
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eamont and Shap recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eamont and Shap
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eamont and Shap recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eamont and Shap
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eamont and Shap recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eamont and Shap
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eamont and Shap recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eamont and Shap
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eamont and Shap recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eamont and Shap
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eamont and Shap recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eamont and Shap
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eamont and Shap recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eamont and Shap
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eamont and Shap recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eamont and Shap
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eamont and Shap recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eamont and Shap
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eamont and Shap recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eamont and Shap
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eamont and Shap recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eamont and Shap, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eamont and Shap.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eamont and Shap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith South | 1,222 | 117.9 | +84% |
| Penrith North | 404 | 52.1 | -19% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 234 | 41.2 | -36% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 186 | 43.0 | -33% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 217 | 34.8 | -46% |
| Appleby and Brough | 355 | 50.2 | -22% |
| Alston and Fellside | 254 | 38.5 | -40% |
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 284 | 71.0 | +11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Eamont and Shap over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pattinson Close | 82 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 10 |
| On or near Fairview Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hazel Bank Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Hackthorpe Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Pennine Close | 6 |
| On or near Helton Road | 5 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eamont and Shap over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 31.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 26.8% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.2% |
| Not recorded | 3 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Eamont and Shap has an estimated population of 4,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eamont and Shap sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eamont and Shap |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Eamont and Shap a safe place to live?
Eamont and Shap recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Eamont and Shap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (38).
Is crime in Eamont and Shap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eamont and Shap was down 7% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eamont and Shap?
Eamont and Shap is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Eamont and Shap. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.