Crime in Kendal Highgate: statistics, rates and trends
471 crimes were recorded in Kendal Highgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kendal Highgate
- Questions about crime in Kendal Highgate
- About this data
471 crimes were recorded in Kendal Highgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kendal Highgate has the 1,878th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kendal Highgate | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 471 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,950 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Highgate was highest in the year to July 2020 (596 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (389). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 471 | 79.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 481 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 476 | 80.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 455 | 76.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 389 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 447 | 75.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 596 | 100.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 499 | 83.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 443 | 74.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kendal Highgate 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and drugs (+18%). The largest falls were in public order (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 40.5 | 1.18 | +3% |
| Public order | 55 | 9.2 | 1.39 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Drugs | 26 | 4.4 | 1.34 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -56% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -54% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kendal Highgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kendal Highgate recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 51.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kendal Highgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kendal Highgate recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kendal Highgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kendal Highgate recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kendal Highgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kendal Highgate recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kendal Highgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kendal Highgate recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kendal Highgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kendal Highgate recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kendal Highgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kendal Highgate recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kendal Highgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kendal Highgate recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kendal Highgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kendal Highgate 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 54% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kendal Highgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kendal Highgate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kendal Highgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kendal Highgate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kendal Highgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kendal Highgate recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kendal Highgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kendal Highgate recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kendal Highgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kendal Highgate recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kendal Highgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kendal Highgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Highgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -69% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +68% |
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | +14% |
| Kendal South | 440 | 58.6 | -26% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -54% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -53% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | +33% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -47% |
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 Highgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kirkland | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Kent Place | 41 |
| On or near Lowther Street | 23 |
| On or near Collin Croft | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Highgate | 19 |
| On or near South Road | 16 |
| On or near Vicars Fields | 12 |
| On or near Dowker'S Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kendal Highgate 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 | 188 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 16.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 7.2% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Kendal Highgate has an estimated population of 5,950. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kendal Highgate sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kendal Highgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Kendal Highgate a safe place to live?
Kendal Highgate recorded 79.2 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 Highgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (55).
Is crime in Kendal Highgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal Highgate was down 2% on the year before: 471 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 481 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kendal Highgate?
Kendal Highgate 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 Highgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.