Crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell: statistics, rates and trends
887 crimes were recorded in Kendal Strickland and Fell in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Questions about crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (383), shoplifting (86) and public order (85) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kendal Strickland and Fell | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 887 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.1 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,714 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,154 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (763). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 887 | 132.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 906 | 134.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 929 | 138.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,015 | 151.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,089 | 162.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 763 | 113.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,154 | 171.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,097 | 163.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,028 | 153.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded notably more drugs (2.8 times the national rate), public order (90% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (37% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 52 to 61, while anti-social behaviour fell from 87 to 68 and other theft fell from 42 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 | 57.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 12.8 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Public order | 85 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Drugs | 61 | 9.1 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Other theft | 35 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kendal Strickland and Fell has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kendal Strickland and Fell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | -31% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | -39% |
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -83% |
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | -56% |
| Upper Kent | 154 | 37.3 | -72% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | -73% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | -22% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | -67% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Kendal Strickland and Fell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Branthwaite Brow | 93 |
| On or near Old Shambles | 69 |
| On or near Police Station | 68 |
| On or near Stricklandgate | 62 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Kent Street | 34 |
| On or near Town View | 28 |
| On or near Newbiggin | 24 |
| On or near Overdale Close | 23 |
Of the 819 crimes in Kendal Strickland and Fell with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 19.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Kendal Strickland and Fell has an estimated population of 6,714 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kendal Strickland and Fell average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kendal Strickland and Fell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kendal Strickland and Fell a safe place to live?
Kendal Strickland and Fell recorded 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Kendal Strickland and Fell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 383 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (86).
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: 887 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kendal Strickland and Fell?
About 6,714 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kendal Strickland and Fell?
Kendal Strickland and Fell 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.