Crime in Kendal South: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Kendal South in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kendal South at a glance
- Crime trends in Kendal South
- Types of crime in Kendal South
- Kendal South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kendal South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kendal South
- Demographics of Kendal South
- Questions about crime in Kendal South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), public order (46) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,674th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kendal South | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 439 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,509 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kendal South of any year here (439 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 439 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 359 | 47.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 51.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 336 | 44.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 324 | 43.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 263 | 35.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 412 | 54.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 376 | 50.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 270 | 36.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (50% below) and other theft (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 44 and other theft rose from 23 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 26.6 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +100% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 4.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kendal South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -61% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | +39% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +56% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +126% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | -39% |
| Upper Kent | 154 | 37.3 | -36% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | +77% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Kendal South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Aspen Close” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Aspen Close | 80 |
| On or near Burland Grove | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Hawes Lane | 20 |
| On or near Helme Drive | 19 |
| On or near Kentwood Road | 15 |
| On or near St Marks Fold | 14 |
| On or near Pembroke Court | 12 |
| On or near Lound Square | 11 |
| On or near Rinkfield | 11 |
Of the 420 crimes in Kendal South with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 17.6% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 7.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Kendal South has an estimated population of 7,509 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kendal South average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kendal South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kendal South a safe place to live?
Kendal South recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,674th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kendal South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (46).
Is crime in Kendal South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal South was up 22% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kendal South?
About 7,509 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kendal South?
Kendal South 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.