Total Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Carleton Derrick Drive area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Eamont and Shap , and the 307th lowest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Carleton Derrick Drive (CA11 8LS) in the last 12 months was 26.8 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% lower than the Eamont and Shap average (40.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carleton Derrick Drive (CA11 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Milner Mount. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Carleton Derrick Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Beckside | Under investigation |
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