Crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale: statistics, rates and trends
368 crimes were recorded in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Questions about crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- About this data
368 crimes were recorded in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has the 3,361st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 368 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,732 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale was highest in the year to July 2018 (497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (287). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 368 | 42.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 342 | 39.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 34.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 287 | 32.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 301 | 34.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 372 | 42.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 366 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 458 | 52.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 497 | 56.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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 public order (+45%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +5% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +2% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +45% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 1.6 | 0.10 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.14 | +43% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle | 143 | 24.6 | -42% |
| Kendal South | 440 | 58.6 | +39% |
| Kendal Nether | 585 | 90.4 | +114% |
| Levens and Crooklands | 158 | 37.2 | -12% |
| Kendal Highgate | 471 | 79.2 | +88% |
| Kendal Strickland and Fell | 891 | 132.7 | +215% |
| Burton and Holme | 85 | 28.0 | -34% |
| Upper Kent | 151 | 36.6 | -13% |
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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Old Scotch Road | 20 |
| On or near Salt Pie Lane | 19 |
| On or near Main Street | 11 |
| On or near The Fold | 11 |
| On or near Market Street | 10 |
| On or near Fern Croft | 9 |
| On or near Bective Road | 7 |
| On or near Defoe Drive | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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 | 111 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.3% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has an estimated population of 8,732. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale a safe place to live?
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale recorded 42.1 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (45).
Is crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale was up 8% on the year before: 368 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale?
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.