Crime in Kendal Nether: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Kendal Nether in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kendal Nether at a glance
- Crime trends in Kendal Nether
- Types of crime in Kendal Nether
- Kendal Nether compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kendal Nether
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kendal Nether
- Population and deprivation in Kendal Nether
- Questions about crime in Kendal Nether
- About this data
585 crimes were recorded in Kendal Nether in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kendal Nether has the 1,485th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kendal Nether | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 585 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.4 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,472 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Nether was highest in the year to July 2022 (676 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (516). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 585 | 90.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 540 | 83.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 594 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 592 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 676 | 104.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 522 | 80.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 519 | 80.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 516 | 79.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 519 | 80.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kendal Nether 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 shoplifting, drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 42.0 | 1.23 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 10.7 | 1.29 | +13% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.6 | 1.12 | +22% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -3% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.3 | 1.32 | +33% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +31% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +78% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 1.88 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -91% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kendal Nether
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kendal Nether recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kendal Nether
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kendal Nether recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kendal Nether
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kendal Nether recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kendal Nether
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kendal Nether recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kendal Nether
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kendal Nether recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kendal Nether
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kendal Nether recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kendal Nether
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kendal Nether recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kendal Nether
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kendal Nether recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kendal Nether
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kendal Nether recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kendal Nether
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kendal Nether recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kendal Nether
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kendal Nether recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kendal Nether
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kendal Nether recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 91% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kendal Nether
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kendal Nether recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kendal Nether, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kendal Nether.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Nether |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +47% |
| Kendal Highgate | 471 | 79.2 | -12% |
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -73% |
| Kendal South | 440 | 58.6 | -35% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -60% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -59% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -53% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | +16% |
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 Nether over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hunters Croft | 64 |
| On or near Rosemede Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Finley Drive | 19 |
| On or near Wildman Street | 19 |
| On or near Ash Meadow | 17 |
| On or near Vine Road | 17 |
| On or near Beezon Fields | 16 |
| On or near Broad Ing | 16 |
| On or near Drysalters Yard | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kendal Nether 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 | 215 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 17.1% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Kendal Nether has an estimated population of 6,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kendal Nether sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kendal Nether |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Kendal Nether a safe place to live?
Kendal Nether recorded 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Nether?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (69).
Is crime in Kendal Nether going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal Nether was up 8% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kendal Nether?
Kendal Nether 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 Nether. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.