Crime in Greystoke and Ullswater: statistics, rates and trends
184 crimes were recorded in Greystoke and Ullswater in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Greystoke and Ullswater at a glance
- Crime trends in Greystoke and Ullswater
- Types of crime in Greystoke and Ullswater
- Greystoke and Ullswater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greystoke and Ullswater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greystoke and Ullswater
- Demographics of Greystoke and Ullswater
- Questions about crime in Greystoke and Ullswater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), other theft (20) and public order (18) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,345th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Greystoke and Ullswater | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 184 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,321 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greystoke and Ullswater peaked in the year to August 2021 (277 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (159). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 184 | 42.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 232 | 53.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 52.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 198 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 228 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 277 | 64.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 184 | 42.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 203 | 47.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 159 | 36.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and other theft (28% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 46 to 20 and violence and sexual offences fell from 95 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -57% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greystoke and Ullswater; 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 Greystoke and Ullswater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +175% |
| Penrith North | 371 | 47.9 | +12% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | +22% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 231 | 37.1 | -13% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | +1% |
| Alston and Fellside | 262 | 39.7 | -7% |
| Windermere and Ambleside | 741 | 74.6 | +75% |
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 79% of the crime recorded in Greystoke and Ullswater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Mile Lane | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near B5288 | 7 |
| On or near Means Brow | 7 |
| On or near Rosebank | 5 |
| On or near Castle Gardens | 4 |
Of the 172 crimes in Greystoke and Ullswater with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% 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 | 57 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 20.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 7.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Greystoke and Ullswater has an estimated population of 4,321 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greystoke and Ullswater average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Greystoke and Ullswater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greystoke and Ullswater a safe place to live?
Greystoke and Ullswater recorded 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,345th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Greystoke and Ullswater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (20).
Is crime in Greystoke and Ullswater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greystoke and Ullswater was down 21% on the year before: 184 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 232 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greystoke and Ullswater?
About 4,321 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greystoke and Ullswater?
Greystoke and Ullswater 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.