Crime in Levens and Crooklands: statistics, rates and trends
152 crimes were recorded in Levens and Crooklands in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Levens and Crooklands at a glance
- Crime trends in Levens and Crooklands
- Types of crime in Levens and Crooklands
- Levens and Crooklands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Levens and Crooklands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Levens and Crooklands
- Demographics of Levens and Crooklands
- Questions about crime in Levens and Crooklands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (65), drugs (20) and public order (18) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,603rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Levens and Crooklands | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 152 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,249 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Levens and Crooklands peaked in the year to August 2025 (175 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (67). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 127%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 152 | 35.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 175 | 41.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 155 | 36.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 134 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 151 | 35.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 118 | 27.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 158 | 37.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 174 | 41.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 67 | 15.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
Compared with England and Wales, Levens and Crooklands recorded notably more drugs (44% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (55% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 87 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 15.3 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Drugs | 20 | 4.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Levens and Crooklands; 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 Levens and Crooklands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | +63% |
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -36% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | +126% |
| Kent Estuary | 190 | 30.4 | -15% |
| Burton and Holme | 90 | 29.7 | -17% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +155% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +269% |
| Bowness and Lyth | 400 | 103.3 | +189% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Levens and Crooklands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Meadowside Close | 14 |
| On or near Princes Way | 14 |
| On or near Milton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Millness Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 8 |
| On or near Cow Lane | 5 |
| On or near Jubilee Lane | 5 |
| On or near Meadow Wood | 5 |
Of the 152 crimes in Levens and Crooklands with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%).
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 47 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 23.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Levens and Crooklands has an estimated population of 4,249 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Levens and Crooklands average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Levens and Crooklands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Levens and Crooklands a safe place to live?
Levens and Crooklands recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,603rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Levens and Crooklands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (20).
Is crime in Levens and Crooklands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Levens and Crooklands was down 13% on the year before: 152 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 175 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Levens and Crooklands?
About 4,249 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Levens and Crooklands?
Levens and Crooklands 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.