Is South Walton & Ambleside Safe?
Crime statistics for South Walton & Ambleside. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 3,563 total crimes recorded in South Walton & Ambleside
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for South Walton & Ambleside — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Walton & Ambleside safe?
South Walton & Ambleside has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,707 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in South Walton & Ambleside are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in South Walton & Ambleside in the last 12 months?
1,707 crimes were recorded in South Walton & Ambleside 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 8% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,856 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,333 incidents.
What is the most common crime in South Walton & Ambleside?
The most common crime in South Walton & Ambleside is Violent Crime, with 1,333 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 78.1% 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 South Walton & Ambleside increasing or decreasing?
Crime in South Walton & Ambleside is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8% — from 1,856 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,707 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for South Walton & Ambleside?
South Walton & Ambleside has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 South Walton & Ambleside compare to the Surrey Police average?
South Walton & Ambleside has a safety score of 9/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 26/100. South Walton & Ambleside is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in South Walton & Ambleside?
42.9% of crimes recorded in South Walton & Ambleside 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 Surrey Police. 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 South Walton & Ambleside?
1,333 violent crimes were recorded in South Walton & Ambleside in the last 12 months — representing 78.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 439 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 South Walton & Ambleside last updated?
The crime data for South Walton & Ambleside was last updated in May 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 South Walton & Ambleside with other areas?
You can compare South Walton & Ambleside 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.