Crime in Greystoke and Ullswater: statistics, rates and trends

186 crimes were recorded in Greystoke and Ullswater in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greystoke and Ullswater has the 3,332nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greystoke and Ullswater was highest in the year to July 2021 (263 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (141). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greystoke and Ullswater 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and other theft (-44%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greystoke and Ullswater

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greystoke and Ullswater

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greystoke and Ullswater

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greystoke and Ullswater

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greystoke and Ullswater

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greystoke and Ullswater

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greystoke and Ullswater

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greystoke and Ullswater

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greystoke and Ullswater

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greystoke and Ullswater 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 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greystoke and Ullswater

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greystoke and Ullswater, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greystoke and Ullswater.

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 Greystoke and Ullswater over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greystoke and Ullswater 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.

Greystoke and Ullswater has an estimated population of 4,321. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greystoke and Ullswater sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Greystoke and Ullswater. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.