Crime in Kendal South: statistics, rates and trends
440 crimes were recorded in Kendal South in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kendal South
- Questions about crime in Kendal South
- About this data
440 crimes were recorded in Kendal South in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kendal South has the 2,656th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kendal South | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 440 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,509 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kendal South was highest in the year to July 2026 (440 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (248). Over the whole period it rose 65%, 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 | 440 | 58.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 47.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 389 | 51.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 328 | 43.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 323 | 43.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 248 | 33.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 433 | 57.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 365 | 48.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 266 | 35.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kendal South 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 criminal damage and arson (+62%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in other crime (-60%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 26.6 | 0.78 | +31% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +62% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +106% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.7 | 0.17 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.3 | 0.46 | +112% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -20% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -30% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kendal South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kendal South recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kendal South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kendal South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kendal South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kendal South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kendal South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kendal South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kendal South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kendal South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kendal South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kendal South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kendal South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kendal South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kendal South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kendal South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kendal South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kendal South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kendal South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kendal South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kendal South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kendal South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kendal South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kendal South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kendal South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kendal South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kendal South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kendal South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kendal South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kendal South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -58% |
| Kendal Highgate | 471 | 79.2 | +35% |
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | +54% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +126% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -37% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -38% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | +79% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -28% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Aspen Close | 91 |
| On or near Burland Grove | 25 |
| On or near Hawes Lane | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Helme Drive | 19 |
| On or near Kentwood Road | 16 |
| On or near Pembroke Court | 14 |
| On or near St Marks Fold | 14 |
| On or near Helmside Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kendal South 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 | 177 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 16.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.0% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Kendal South has an estimated population of 7,509. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kendal South sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kendal South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Kendal South a safe place to live?
Kendal South recorded 58.6 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (48).
Is crime in Kendal South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal South was up 25% on the year before: 440 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kendal South?
Kendal South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.