Crime in Kendal Highgate: statistics, rates and trends
482 crimes were recorded in Kendal Highgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kendal Highgate at a glance
- Crime trends in Kendal Highgate
- Types of crime in Kendal Highgate
- Kendal Highgate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kendal Highgate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kendal Highgate
- Demographics of Kendal Highgate
- Questions about crime in Kendal Highgate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), public order (51) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kendal Highgate | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 482 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,950 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Highgate peaked in the year to August 2020 (590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (388). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 482 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 476 | 80.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 484 | 81.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 454 | 76.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 388 | 65.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 440 | 73.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 590 | 99.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 501 | 84.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 466 | 78.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kendal Highgate recorded notably more drugs (44% above the national rate) and public order (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and other theft (24% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 28 and other theft rose from 22 to 29, while public order fell from 67 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 41.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 51 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kendal Highgate; the highest is Kendal Strickland and Fell (132.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Kendal Castle (22.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Highgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -72% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +63% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +13% |
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | -28% |
| Upper Kent | 154 | 37.3 | -54% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | -56% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | +27% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Kendal Highgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kirkland” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kirkland | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Kent Place | 44 |
| On or near Lowther Street | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Collin Croft | 20 |
| On or near Highgate | 18 |
| On or near South Road | 15 |
| On or near Vicars Garth | 14 |
| On or near Dowker'S Lane | 12 |
Of the 450 crimes in Kendal Highgate with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 19.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Kendal Highgate has an estimated population of 5,950 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kendal Highgate average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kendal Highgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kendal Highgate a safe place to live?
Kendal Highgate recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,804th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Kendal Highgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (51).
Is crime in Kendal Highgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal Highgate was up 1% on the year before: 482 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 476 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kendal Highgate?
About 5,950 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kendal Highgate?
Kendal Highgate 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.