Crime in Penrith North: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Penrith North in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Penrith North at a glance
- Crime trends in Penrith North
- Types of crime in Penrith North
- Penrith North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penrith North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penrith North
- Demographics of Penrith North
- Questions about crime in Penrith North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), criminal damage and arson (30) and public order (28) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Penrith North | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 371 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,748 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penrith North peaked in the year to August 2019 (442 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (362). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 371 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 398 | 51.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 432 | 55.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 398 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 410 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 377 | 48.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 407 | 52.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 442 | 57.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 362 | 46.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (60% below) and public order (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 30 and public order fell from 39 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 27.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penrith North; the highest is Penrith South (117.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hesket and Lazonby (37.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penrith North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +144% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 184 | 42.6 | -11% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | +8% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 231 | 37.1 | -23% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | -10% |
| Alston and Fellside | 262 | 39.7 | -17% |
| Appleby and Brough | 349 | 49.3 | +3% |
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 287 | 71.8 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Penrith North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Langton Street | 27 |
| On or near Ridley Court | 24 |
| On or near White Ox Way | 21 |
| On or near Police Station | 12 |
| On or near Friargate | 10 |
| On or near Raiselands Croft | 9 |
| On or near Carleton Meadows | 8 |
| On or near Hunters Lane | 8 |
| On or near Benson Row | 7 |
Of the 364 crimes in Penrith North with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Penrith North has an estimated population of 7,748 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penrith North average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penrith North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penrith North a safe place to live?
Penrith North recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,104th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penrith North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in Penrith North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penrith North was down 7% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 398 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penrith North?
About 7,748 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penrith North?
Penrith North 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.