Crime in Grange and Cartmel: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Grange and Cartmel in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Grange and Cartmel at a glance
- Crime trends in Grange and Cartmel
- Types of crime in Grange and Cartmel
- Grange and Cartmel compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grange and Cartmel
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grange and Cartmel
- Population and deprivation in Grange and Cartmel
- Questions about crime in Grange and Cartmel
- About this data
420 crimes were recorded in Grange and Cartmel in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grange and Cartmel has the 3,312th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grange and Cartmel | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 420 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,636 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grange and Cartmel was highest in the year to July 2022 (451 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (382). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 420 | 43.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 413 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 382 | 39.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 399 | 41.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 451 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 411 | 42.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 440 | 45.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 402 | 41.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 415 | 43.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grange and Cartmel 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+109%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +109% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +18% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -20% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -60% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 0.9 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +14% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.34 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Grange and Cartmel
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grange and Cartmel recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 51.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grange and Cartmel
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grange and Cartmel recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grange and Cartmel
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grange and Cartmel recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grange and Cartmel
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grange and Cartmel recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grange and Cartmel
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grange and Cartmel recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grange and Cartmel
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grange and Cartmel recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grange and Cartmel
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grange and Cartmel recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grange and Cartmel
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grange and Cartmel recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grange and Cartmel
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grange and Cartmel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grange and Cartmel
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grange and Cartmel recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grange and Cartmel
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grange and Cartmel recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grange and Cartmel
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grange and Cartmel recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grange and Cartmel
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grange and Cartmel recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grange and Cartmel, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grange and Cartmel.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grange and Cartmel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | +56% |
| Kent Estuary | 199 | 31.9 | -27% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | +141% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -46% |
| High Furness | 141 | 35.0 | -20% |
| Burton and Holme | 85 | 28.0 | -36% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -15% |
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | +59% |
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 Grange and Cartmel over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Lane | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Risedale Fold | 12 |
| On or near Nutwood Crescent | 11 |
| On or near The Square | 11 |
| On or near Birks Road | 9 |
| On or near Forresters Walk | 9 |
| On or near Abbots Vue | 8 |
| On or near Pig Lane | 8 |
| On or near B5277 | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grange and Cartmel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 15.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 8.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 3.3% |
| Not recorded | 9 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Grange and Cartmel has an estimated population of 9,636. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grange and Cartmel sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grange and Cartmel |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Grange and Cartmel a safe place to live?
Grange and Cartmel recorded 43.6 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 Grange and Cartmel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (46).
Is crime in Grange and Cartmel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grange and Cartmel was up 2% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 413 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grange and Cartmel?
Grange and Cartmel 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 Grange and Cartmel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.