Safest Areas in Penrith
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Penrith recorded 33 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 51% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
33
1.66 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-51%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Penrith
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Penrith North
Hesket and Lazonby
Penrith South
Burglary hotspots in Penrith
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Penrith South
Hesket and Lazonby
Penrith North
About Penrith
Population
19,937
Households
9,098
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What this means for Penrith homeowners
Wherever you live in Penrith, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.