Crime in Yewdale: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Yewdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (148), criminal damage and arson (51) and public order (36) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Yewdale | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 333 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,720 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yewdale peaked in the year to August 2019 (525 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (270). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 333 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 270 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 344 | 60.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 338 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 54.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 390 | 68.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 454 | 79.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 91.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 378 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yewdale recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (32% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (24% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 120 to 148, while anti-social behaviour fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yewdale; the highest is Castle, Cumberland (454.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Dalston and Burgh (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yewdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue | 501 | 70.6 | +21% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 331 | 35.5 | -39% |
| Morton | 641 | 103.4 | +78% |
| Denton Holme | 694 | 103.4 | +78% |
| Castle | 2,718 | 454.9 | +681% |
| Currock | 1,411 | 226.8 | +290% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | +41% |
| Belah | 439 | 67.8 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Yewdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Reeth Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Reeth Road | 27 |
| On or near Whernside | 26 |
| On or near Troutbeck Drive | 22 |
| On or near St Edmunds Park | 20 |
| On or near Richmond Green | 19 |
| On or near Ravenstone Way | 18 |
| On or near Hutton Way | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Queensway | 15 |
| On or near Coniston Way | 13 |
Of the 308 crimes in Yewdale with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Yewdale has an estimated population of 5,720 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yewdale average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Yewdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yewdale a safe place to live?
Yewdale recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Yewdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (51).
Is crime in Yewdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yewdale was up 23% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 270 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yewdale?
About 5,720 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yewdale?
Yewdale 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.