Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Coniston and Hawkshead , and the 367th lowest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (LA21 8EL) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 1.2% higher than the Coniston and Hawkshead average (32.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Possession of weapons with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode LA21 8EL, the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | St Andrews Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barratt Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Moss Close | Under investigation |
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