Crime in Hesket and Lazonby: statistics, rates and trends
231 crimes were recorded in Hesket and Lazonby in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hesket and Lazonby at a glance
- Crime trends in Hesket and Lazonby
- Types of crime in Hesket and Lazonby
- Hesket and Lazonby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hesket and Lazonby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hesket and Lazonby
- Demographics of Hesket and Lazonby
- Questions about crime in Hesket and Lazonby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), drugs (32), other theft (15) and public order (15) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hesket and Lazonby | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 231 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.1 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,234 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hesket and Lazonby peaked in the year to August 2019 (267 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (186). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 231 | 37.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 197 | 31.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 195 | 31.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 186 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 249 | 39.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 215 | 34.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 234 | 37.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 267 | 42.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 34.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hesket and Lazonby recorded notably more drugs (57% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (48% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 85 to 110 and drugs rose from 27 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 17.6 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Drugs | 32 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hesket and Lazonby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hesket and Lazonby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith North | 371 | 47.9 | +29% |
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +216% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 184 | 42.6 | +15% |
| Alston and Fellside | 262 | 39.7 | +7% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | +40% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | +16% |
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | +33% |
| Windermere and Ambleside | 741 | 74.6 | +101% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Hesket and Lazonby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 32 |
| On or near Laikin View | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Scaur Lane | 9 |
| On or near B5305 | 8 |
| On or near Curlew Close | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near The Drive | 7 |
| On or near Chapelfield | 6 |
Of the 227 crimes in Hesket and Lazonby with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 11.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Hesket and Lazonby has an estimated population of 6,234 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hesket and Lazonby average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hesket and Lazonby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hesket and Lazonby a safe place to live?
Hesket and Lazonby recorded 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,553rd 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 Hesket and Lazonby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (32).
Is crime in Hesket and Lazonby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hesket and Lazonby was up 17% on the year before: 231 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 197 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hesket and Lazonby?
About 6,234 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hesket and Lazonby?
Hesket and Lazonby 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.