Crime in Grange and Cartmel: statistics, rates and trends
414 crimes were recorded in Grange and Cartmel 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 down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Grange and Cartmel
- Questions about crime in Grange and Cartmel
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), criminal damage and arson (44) and other theft (39) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,334th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Grange and Cartmel | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 414 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,636 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grange and Cartmel peaked in the year to August 2020 (447 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (387). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 414 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 419 | 43.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 388 | 40.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 393 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 444 | 46.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 417 | 43.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 447 | 46.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 387 | 40.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 425 | 44.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and other theft (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 29 to 44 and other theft rose from 33 to 39, while burglary fell from 64 to 26 and public order fell from 40 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -59% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 1.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grange and Cartmel; the highest is Bowness and Lyth (103.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grange and Cartmel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | +56% |
| Kent Estuary | 190 | 30.4 | -29% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | +140% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -44% |
| High Furness | 128 | 31.8 | -26% |
| Burton and Holme | 90 | 29.7 | -31% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | -17% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Grange and Cartmel over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willow Lane” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Lane | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near The Square | 12 |
| On or near Birks Road | 11 |
| On or near Risedale Fold | 11 |
| On or near Forresters Walk | 10 |
| On or near Hog House Lane | 8 |
| On or near Town End Meadow | 8 |
| On or near Church Hill | 7 |
| On or near Meadow View | 7 |
Of the 402 crimes in Grange and Cartmel with a recorded outcome, 22% 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 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Grange and Cartmel has an estimated population of 9,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (39%, against 19%), more retired residents (41%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grange and Cartmel average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Grange and Cartmel | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grange and Cartmel a safe place to live?
Grange and Cartmel 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 3,334th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Grange and Cartmel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Grange and Cartmel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grange and Cartmel was down 1% on the year before: 414 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 419 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grange and Cartmel?
About 9,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 39% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grange and Cartmel?
Grange and Cartmel 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.