Crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell: statistics, rates and trends
891 crimes were recorded in Kendal Strickland and Fell in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell at a glance
- Crime trends in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Types of crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Kendal Strickland and Fell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Population and deprivation in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Questions about crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- About this data
891 crimes were recorded in Kendal Strickland and Fell in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 393 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kendal Strickland and Fell has the 631st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kendal Strickland and Fell | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 891 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.7 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,714 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,168 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (773). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 891 | 132.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 909 | 135.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 951 | 141.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,022 | 152.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,065 | 158.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 773 | 115.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,168 | 174.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,063 | 158.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,029 | 153.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 58.5 | 1.71 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 13.3 | 1.60 | -14% |
| Public order | 85 | 12.7 | 1.91 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 11.2 | 1.65 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -20% |
| Drugs | 57 | 8.5 | 2.60 | +0% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 0.54 | +157% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 1.20 | -6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 2.1 | 2.53 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.9 | 1.99 | +8% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 17 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kendal Strickland and Fell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kendal Strickland and Fell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kendal Strickland and Fell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Strickland and Fell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | -32% |
| Kendal Highgate | 471 | 79.2 | -40% |
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -81% |
| Kendal South | 440 | 58.6 | -56% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -72% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -72% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 407 | 105.1 | -21% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -68% |
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 Strickland and Fell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Branthwaite Brow | 92 |
| On or near Old Shambles | 71 |
| On or near Police Station | 67 |
| On or near Stricklandgate | 61 |
| On or near Kent Street | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Town View | 32 |
| On or near Stramongate | 25 |
| On or near A6 | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 | 299 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 13.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 7.7% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
Kendal Strickland and Fell has an estimated population of 6,714. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kendal Strickland and Fell sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Kendal Strickland and Fell a safe place to live?
Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Strickland and Fell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (89).
Is crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell was down 2% on the year before: 891 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 909 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kendal Strickland and Fell?
Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 Strickland and Fell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.