Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Cumbria Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
- https://x.com/EdenPolice
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Cumbria Constabulary's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
35 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (52): ▼ 17 (33%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences17 · 49%
- Public order5 · 14%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 11%
- Anti-social behaviour2 · 6%
- Drugs2 · 6%
- Other theft2 · 6%
- Burglary1 · 3%
- Shoplifting1 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
36 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified14 · 39%
- Unable to prosecute suspect14 · 39%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 8%
- Offender given a caution2 · 6%
- Local resolution2 · 6%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 3%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Selling of vapes to underage children in Kirkby Stephen.
Multi agency operations with police, trading standards, immigration and local council. Test purchasing operations. Continued high visibility patrols and liaison with local communities. Closure of premise working with WAFC and trading standards
Set: 2026-02-20
Multiple reports of drug use and dealing within Kirkby Stephen.
Gather intelligence to identify offenders and locations. Use proactive operations to tackle the issue. High visibility patrols in affected areas. 2 positive drugs warrants excuted
Set: 2026-04-21
Speeding vehicles across Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden, in particular Brough, Mallerstang, and Kirkby Stephen town centre.
To liaise with highways regarding current speeding information/data. Look at the installation of speed indication devices (SIDs). Conduct mobile speed checks. ASB Vehicle Event to be held
Set: 2026-02-20
Neighbour dispute issues in the Westgarth Area
High visible foot patrols. Joint visits with partners including WAFC and housing assocations CPW issued
Set: 2026-05-10
Public events & surgeries
Police Drop In
2026-07-21 · Kirkby Stephen Police Station
Community Drop In
Police Drop In
2026-08-13 · Kirkby Stephen Police Station
Community Drop In
Community Drop In
2026-09-14 · Local Links Kirkby Stephen
Police Drop In
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Cumbria Constabulary
- Appleby
- Kendal, Burneside and Endmoor
- North Lakes and Shap
- Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh and Milnthorpe
- Penrith Town
- North Penrith and Alston
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Cumbria Constabulary.