Crime Rate in Allerdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allerdale

The total recorded crimes in Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 690 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allerdale crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Allerdale, encompassing approximately 96,153 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (315) incidents (-0.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (74) incidents (39.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (70) incidents (29.63% increase)
Allerdale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Finkle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Pearson Street with total crimes: 9

Allerdale Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Allerdale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St John's and Great Clifton (101 crimes), and the safest, Thursby (1 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Allerdale.

Similarly, the area of Workington West (140 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Cockermouth & Great Broughton (22 crimes), with a difference of 118 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Allerdale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St John's and Great Clifton101
St Michael's89
Maryport North69
Moss Bay and Moorclose63
Seaton48

Safest Wards:

Aspatria23
Cockermouth North18
Cockermouth South17
Dearham and Broughton12
Thursby1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Workington West140
Workington North & Seaton122
Wigton & Silloth65
Maryport, Dearham & Crosby62
Workington East59

Safest Areas:

Flimby, Ellenborough & Broughton Moor42
Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast27
East Cockermouth & Buttermere24
Harrington, Stainburn & Great Clifton22
West Cockermouth & Great Broughton22

Allerdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 315 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (317 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 274 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (303 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 288 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (288 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (290 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (292 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (241 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
February 202533
January 202531
December 202421
November 202421
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202510
February 202519
January 202515
December 202416
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202424

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
April 20251
February 202514
January 20252
December 202415
November 20244
October 202415
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 531 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202554
May 20251
February 202552
January 202557
December 202443
November 202457
October 202465
September 202465
August 202467

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 166 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
April 20251
March 20251
February 202513
January 202523
December 202416
November 202421
October 202415
September 202422
August 202411

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202529
February 202529
January 202530
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202436
August 202449

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202549
February 202535
January 202526
December 202421
November 202438
October 202438
September 202452
August 202435

A total of 2609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 260.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 317 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025315
June 2025317
March 20251
February 2025274
January 2025303
December 2024288
November 2024288
October 2024290
September 2024292
August 2024241

A total of 326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202543
February 202541
January 202522
December 202431
November 202438
October 202434
September 202436
August 202426

A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202553
February 202565
January 202544
December 202454
November 202473
October 202465
September 202485
August 202458

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Allerdale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Allerdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Finkle Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Pearson Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Drugs1
4. Hall Brow (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Derwent Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.