Crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Questions about crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- About this data
284 crimes were recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay has the 2,186th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 284 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.0 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,998 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay was highest in the year to July 2023 (316 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (220). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 284 | 71.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 308 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 276 | 69.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 316 | 79.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 273 | 68.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 237 | 59.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 221 | 55.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 270 | 67.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 220 | 55.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 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 other theft, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+25%) and public order (+10%). The largest falls were in other theft (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 30.0 | 0.88 | +7% |
| Other theft | 33 | 8.3 | 1.29 | -56% |
| Public order | 33 | 8.3 | 1.24 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 6.3 | 0.92 | +25% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.8 | 1.06 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +8% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.3 | 0.99 | -32% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.8 | 1.30 | +83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.5 | 0.16 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kirkby Stephen and Tebay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirkby Stephen and Tebay.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirkby Stephen and Tebay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby and Brough | 355 | 50.2 | -29% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 234 | 41.2 | -42% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -41% |
| Eamont and Shap | 269 | 64.2 | -10% |
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | +27% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +87% |
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -65% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -48% |
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 Kirkby Stephen and Tebay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pikestol Lane | 38 |
| On or near Market Street | 15 |
| On or near Pikestone Lane | 15 |
| On or near Silver Street | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Martinagap Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Market Square | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 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 | 94 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay has an estimated population of 3,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirkby Stephen and Tebay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Kirkby Stephen and Tebay a safe place to live?
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay recorded 71.0 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 Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (33).
Is crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirkby Stephen and Tebay was down 8% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirkby Stephen and Tebay?
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay 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 Kirkby Stephen and Tebay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.