Crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale: statistics, rates and trends

244 crimes were recorded in Eden and Lyvennet Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.

Crime map

Circle size: number of crimesSeptember 2025 to August 2026. Source: data.police.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0

Violence and sexual offences (108), other theft (30) and drugs (27) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,332nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.

MeasureEden and Lyvennet ValeWestmorland and FurnessEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to August 202624416,5685,618,064
Crimes per 1,000 residents43.072.096.7
Change on previous 12 months+6%-1%-1%
Population5,676230,18558,127,638

The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale of any year here (244 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to August 202624443.096.7
Year to August 202523040.597.2
Year to August 202418732.997.9
Year to August 202322740.0n/a
Year to August 202222639.8102.0
Year to August 202119834.9101.4
Year to August 202018432.4102.7
Year to August 201920335.8101.7
Year to August 201815527.3100.8

Month by month

MonthCrimes
August 202626
July 202616
June 202657
May 202621
April 202613
March 202611
February 202611
January 202615
December 202518
November 202512
October 202523
September 202521

Compared with England and Wales, Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded notably more drugs (45% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 89 to 108, while other theft fell from 40 to 30.

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000Change on year
Violence and sexual offences10819.034.2+21%
Other theft305.36.4-25%
Drugs274.83.3n/a
Criminal damage and arson223.96.7n/a
Burglary132.33.6n/a
Other crime111.92.1n/a
Public order111.96.7n/a
Anti-social behaviour91.615.4n/a
Vehicle crime61.15.0n/a
Possession of weapons40.71.0n/a
Shoplifting20.48.5n/a
Bicycle theft10.20.8n/a

What each category covers: crime categories.

5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eden and Lyvennet Vale; the highest is Penrith South (117.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hesket and Lazonby (37.1).

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Eden and Lyvennet Vale
Eamont and Shap21751.8+21%
Appleby and Brough34949.3+15%
Penrith South1,212117.0+172%
Penrith North37147.9+11%
Alston and Fellside26239.7-8%
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay28771.8+67%
Greystoke and Ullswater18442.6-1%
Hesket and Lazonby23137.1-14%

The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Eden and Lyvennet Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (35).

LocationCrimes
On or near Park/Open Space35
On or near Parking Area27
On or near Town Head Garth19
On or near Lime Lane15
On or near The Stack Yard14
On or near Back Lane11
On or near Main Street9
On or near The Ride9
On or near Sports/Recreation Area8
On or near Moor Lane7

Of the 235 crimes in Eden and Lyvennet Vale with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.

OutcomeCrimesShareEngland and Wales
Unable to prosecute suspect8335.3%34.5%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified5322.6%35.3%
Under investigation3414.5%11.5%
Local resolution2912.3%3.1%
Status update unavailable125.1%4.7%
Awaiting court outcome93.8%5.2%
Court result unavailable73.0%2.5%
Further investigation is not in the public interest41.7%0.5%
Further action is not in the public interest20.9%0.3%
Offender given a caution20.9%0.6%

Eden and Lyvennet Vale has an estimated population of 5,676 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eden and Lyvennet Vale average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.

MeasureEden and Lyvennet ValeEngland and Wales
Aged 0 to 1514.9%18.3%
Aged 65 and over27.2%18.9%
Residents 16+ in work59.1%57.2%
Residents 16+ unemployed1.9%3.4%
Residents 16+ retired29.1%21.6%
Residents 16+ who are students4.1%7.9%
Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar)36.4%33.8%
Residents 16+ with no qualifications14.6%18.2%
Households with no car or van4.9%23.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage75.4%62.5%
Social rented homes5.4%17.1%
Private rented homes19.2%20.3%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)5.25.5 (England)

Is Eden and Lyvennet Vale a safe place to live?

Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,332nd 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 Eden and Lyvennet Vale?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (30).

Is crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale going up or down?

Recorded crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale was up 6% on the year before: 244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 230 in the previous 12 months.

What is the population of Eden and Lyvennet Vale?

About 5,676 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).

Which police force covers Eden and Lyvennet Vale?

Eden and Lyvennet Vale 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.

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