Cumbria Constabulary

Is Keswick Safe?

Crime statistics for Keswick. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 961 crimes
39 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

961 Crimes (last 24 months)
48.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓4.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 961 total crimes recorded in Keswick

Violent Crime
398 41.4%
Shoplifting
108 11.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
102 10.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
79 8.2%
Public Order
78 8.1%
Other Theft
73 7.6%
Burglary
30 3.1%
Drugs
27 2.8%
Vehicle Crime
24 2.5%
Other Crime
20 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
11 1.1%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.5%
Robbery
3 0.3%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Keswick — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keswick safe?

Keswick has a CrimeRadar safety score of 39/100, rated Below Average. A total of 469 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 4.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Keswick are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Keswick in the last 12 months?

469 crimes were recorded in Keswick in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 4.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (492 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 398 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Keswick?

The most common crime in Keswick is Violent Crime, with 398 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 84.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Keswick increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Keswick is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 4.7% — from 492 crimes in the previous 12 months to 469 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Keswick?

Keswick has a safety score of 39 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Keswick compare to the Cumbria Constabulary average?

Keswick has a safety score of 39/100, while the Cumbria Constabulary force area average is 21/100. Keswick is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Keswick?

48.4% of crimes recorded in Keswick resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cumbria Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Keswick?

398 violent crimes were recorded in Keswick in the last 12 months — representing 84.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 79 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Keswick last updated?

The crime data for Keswick was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Keswick with other areas?

You can compare Keswick with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.