Crime in Eamont and Shap: statistics, rates and trends
217 crimes were recorded in Eamont and Shap in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eamont and Shap
- Questions about crime in Eamont and Shap
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), drugs (27) and public order (26) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,953rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eamont and Shap | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 217 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,189 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eamont and Shap peaked in the year to August 2024 (289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (193). 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 | 217 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 261 | 62.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 214 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 223 | 53.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 231 | 55.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 193 | 46.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 228 | 54.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 247 | 59.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eamont and Shap recorded notably more drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 33 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Drugs | 27 | 6.4 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Public order | 26 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eamont and Shap; 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 Eamont and Shap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +126% |
| Penrith North | 371 | 47.9 | -8% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | -17% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 184 | 42.6 | -18% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 231 | 37.1 | -28% |
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | -5% |
| Alston and Fellside | 262 | 39.7 | -23% |
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 287 | 71.8 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Eamont and Shap over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 46 |
| On or near Pattinson Close | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Fairview Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hazel Bank Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 8 |
| On or near Hackthorpe Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Pennine Close | 6 |
| On or near Ullswater Way | 6 |
| On or near Helton Road | 5 |
Of the 212 crimes in Eamont and Shap with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 5 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 9.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Eamont and Shap has an estimated population of 4,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eamont and Shap average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eamont and Shap | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eamont and Shap a safe place to live?
Eamont and Shap recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,953rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Eamont and Shap?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (27).
Is crime in Eamont and Shap going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eamont and Shap was down 17% on the year before: 217 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eamont and Shap?
About 4,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eamont and Shap?
Eamont and Shap 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.