Crime in Kendal Castle: statistics, rates and trends
143 crimes were recorded in Kendal Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kendal Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Kendal Castle
- Types of crime in Kendal Castle
- Kendal Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kendal Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kendal Castle
- Population and deprivation in Kendal Castle
- Questions about crime in Kendal Castle
- About this data
143 crimes were recorded in Kendal Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kendal Castle has the 3,869th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kendal Castle | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 143 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.6 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,812 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Castle was highest in the year to July 2018 (194 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (131). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 143 | 24.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 141 | 24.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 136 | 23.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 151 | 26.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 171 | 29.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 131 | 22.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 181 | 31.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 158 | 27.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 194 | 33.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kendal Castle 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 violence and sexual offences (+41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 13.6 | 0.40 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.5 | 0.10 | -18% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.5 | 0.23 | -18% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.2 | 0.19 | -22% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kendal Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kendal Castle recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 55.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kendal Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kendal Castle recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kendal Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kendal Castle recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kendal Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kendal Castle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kendal Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kendal Castle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kendal Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kendal Castle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kendal Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kendal Castle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kendal Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kendal Castle recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kendal Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kendal Castle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kendal Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kendal Castle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kendal Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kendal Castle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kendal Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kendal Castle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kendal Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kendal Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal South | 440 | 58.6 | +138% |
| Kendal Highgate | 471 | 79.2 | +222% |
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | +267% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +439% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | +51% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | +49% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | +71% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | +327% |
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 Kendal Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Road | 11 |
| On or near Hayclose Court | 6 |
| On or near Castle Drive | 5 |
| On or near Castle Walk | 5 |
| On or near Dunmail Drive | 5 |
| On or near Hayclose Road | 5 |
| On or near Linnet Grove | 5 |
| On or near Oxenholme Road | 5 |
| On or near Aynam Place | 5 |
| On or near Archers Meadow | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kendal Castle 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 | 52 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 15.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.0% |
| Not recorded | 9 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Kendal Castle has an estimated population of 5,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kendal Castle sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kendal Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Kendal Castle a safe place to live?
Kendal Castle recorded 24.6 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 Kendal Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (11).
Is crime in Kendal Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal Castle was up 1% on the year before: 143 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 141 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kendal Castle?
Kendal Castle 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 Kendal Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.