Crime in Penrith South: statistics, rates and trends

1,222 crimes were recorded in Penrith South in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 561 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penrith South has the 857th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Penrith South was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,011). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penrith South 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in public order (+23%) and other crime (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Penrith South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penrith South recorded 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Penrith South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penrith South recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Penrith South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penrith South recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Penrith South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penrith South recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Penrith South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penrith South recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Penrith South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penrith South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Penrith South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penrith South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Penrith South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penrith South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Penrith South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penrith South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Penrith South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penrith South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Penrith South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penrith South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Penrith South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penrith South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Penrith South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penrith South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Penrith South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penrith South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penrith South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penrith South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penrith South 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.

Penrith South has an estimated population of 10,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penrith South sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.