Crime in Penrith North: statistics, rates and trends
404 crimes were recorded in Penrith North in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Penrith North
- Questions about crime in Penrith North
- About this data
404 crimes were recorded in Penrith North in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (58% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penrith North has the 2,934th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penrith North | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 404 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,748 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penrith North was highest in the year to July 2019 (443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (362). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 404 | 52.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 380 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 437 | 56.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 376 | 48.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 418 | 53.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 382 | 49.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 414 | 53.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 443 | 57.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 362 | 46.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penrith North 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in other theft (-32%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 30.5 | 0.89 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.2 | 0.99 | -29% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.5 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.0 | 0.07 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +100% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penrith North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penrith North recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 58.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penrith North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penrith North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penrith North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penrith North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penrith North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penrith North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penrith North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penrith North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penrith North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penrith North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penrith North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penrith North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penrith North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penrith North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penrith North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penrith North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penrith North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penrith North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penrith North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penrith North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penrith North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penrith North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penrith North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penrith North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penrith North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penrith North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penrith North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith South | 1,222 | 117.9 | +126% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 186 | 43.0 | -17% |
| Eamont and Shap | 269 | 64.2 | +23% |
| Hesket and Lazonby | 217 | 34.8 | -33% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 234 | 41.2 | -21% |
| Alston and Fellside | 254 | 38.5 | -26% |
| Appleby and Brough | 355 | 50.2 | -4% |
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 284 | 71.0 | +36% |
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 Penrith North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Ridley Court | 26 |
| On or near White Ox Way | 24 |
| On or near Langton Street | 23 |
| On or near Green Lane | 19 |
| On or near Friargate | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
| On or near Raiselands Croft | 10 |
| On or near Scotland Road | 9 |
| On or near Carleton Meadows | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penrith North 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 | 173 | 42.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 15.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Penrith North has an estimated population of 7,748. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penrith North sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penrith North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Penrith North a safe place to live?
Penrith North recorded 52.1 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 Penrith North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (38).
Is crime in Penrith North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penrith North was up 6% on the year before: 404 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penrith North?
Penrith North 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 Penrith North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.