Crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Types of crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Demographics of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Questions about crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), other theft (48) and public order (33) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,314th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 380 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,732 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale peaked in the year to August 2018 (510 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (281). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 380 | 43.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 38.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 311 | 35.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 281 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 298 | 34.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 372 | 42.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 364 | 41.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 450 | 51.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 510 | 58.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (54% below) and public order (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 33 and burglary rose from 23 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale; 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 133 | 22.9 | -47% |
| Kendal South | 439 | 58.5 | +34% |
| Kendal Nether | 591 | 91.3 | +110% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 152 | 35.8 | -18% |
| Kendal Highgate | 482 | 81.0 | +86% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 887 | 132.1 | +204% |
| Burton and Holme | 90 | 29.7 | -32% |
| Upper Kent | 154 | 37.3 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Old Scotch Road | 22 |
| On or near Salt Pie Lane | 19 |
| On or near The Fold | 11 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
| On or near Fern Croft | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Defoe Drive | 7 |
| On or near Market Street | 7 |
Of the 367 crimes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 9.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has an estimated population of 8,732 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale a safe place to live?
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,314th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (48).
Is crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale was up 13% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?
About 8,732 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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.