Crime in Kent Estuary: statistics, rates and trends
190 crimes were recorded in Kent Estuary in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kent Estuary at a glance
- Crime trends in Kent Estuary
- Types of crime in Kent Estuary
- Kent Estuary compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kent Estuary
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kent Estuary
- Demographics of Kent Estuary
- Questions about crime in Kent Estuary
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), burglary (16) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kent Estuary | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 190 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.4 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,248 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kent Estuary of any year here (190 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 190 | 30.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 240 | 38.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 219 | 35.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 245 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 256 | 41.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 258 | 41.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 349 | 55.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 265 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 264 | 42.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 152 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kent Estuary; 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 Kent Estuary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton and Holme | 90 | 29.7 | -2% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | +18% |
| Grange and Cartmel | 414 | 43.0 | +41% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | +240% |
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | +92% |
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -25% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | +166% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +334% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Kent Estuary over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Knott Road” and “Owlet Ash Fields” (12 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Knott Road | 12 |
| On or near Owlet Ash Fields | 12 |
| On or near B6384 | 11 |
| On or near Kirkgate Lane | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Back Lane | 8 |
| On or near Park Road | 8 |
| On or near The Orchard | 8 |
| On or near Flowerden Court | 7 |
| On or near Kirkhead | 6 |
Of the 187 crimes in Kent Estuary with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 3 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 18.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Kent Estuary has an estimated population of 6,248 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kent Estuary average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kent Estuary | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kent Estuary a safe place to live?
Kent Estuary recorded 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kent Estuary?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (16).
Is crime in Kent Estuary going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kent Estuary was down 21% on the year before: 190 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kent Estuary?
About 6,248 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kent Estuary?
Kent Estuary 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.