Crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Types of crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Kirkby Stephen and Tebay compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Demographics of Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Questions about crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (118), public order (33) and other theft (30) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.8 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,998 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay peaked in the year to August 2023 (304 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (217). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 71.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 304 | 76.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 287 | 71.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 304 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 258 | 64.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 55.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 67.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 217 | 54.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 26 and public order rose from 27 to 33, while other theft fell from 75 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 29.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Public order | 33 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 30 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 4.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kirkby Stephen and Tebay; 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 Kirkby Stephen and Tebay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | -31% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | -40% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | -39% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | -28% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +27% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +84% |
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -68% |
| Upper Kent | 154 | 37.3 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pikestol Lane” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pikestol Lane | 36 |
| On or near Silver Street | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Pikestone Lane | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Martinagap Lane | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Market Square | 11 |
| On or near Market Street | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
Of the 278 crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay has an estimated population of 3,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirkby Stephen and Tebay average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirkby Stephen and Tebay a safe place to live?
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,148th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (33).
Is crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay was down 6% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?
About 3,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 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.