Crime Rate in Allerdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allerdale

The total recorded crimes in Allerdale, UK in January 2026 are around 575 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allerdale crime rate of 5.98 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (281) incidents (-8.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (-29.23% decrease)
Allerdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Brow with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Hunday Court 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 (76 crimes), and the safest, Thursby (2 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Allerdale.

Similarly, the area of Workington West (113 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to East Cockermouth & Buttermere (19 crimes), with a difference of 94 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Allerdale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St John's and Great Clifton76
St Michael's71
Moss Bay and Moorclose59
Wigton50
Harrington45

Safest Wards:

Keswick21
Aspatria16
Cockermouth South13
Dearham and Broughton12
Thursby2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Workington West113
Workington North & Seaton111
Wigton & Silloth60
Aspatria & Abbeytown52
Workington East49

Safest Areas:

Keswick & Derwent Valley28
West Cockermouth & Great Broughton28
Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast22
Harrington, Stainburn & Great Clifton21
East Cockermouth & Buttermere19

Allerdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 306 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (250 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (294 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (297 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (70 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (367 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20255
October 20254
September 20253
August 202518
July 202511
June 20255
February 20256

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202538
November 202533
October 202541
September 202547
August 202528
July 202541
June 202529
February 202529

A total of 173 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202522
November 202515
October 202531
September 202515
August 202518
July 202518
June 202525
April 20251
March 20251
February 202513

A total of 186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202522
November 202516
October 202524
September 202525
August 202518
July 202531
June 202510
February 202519

A total of 2702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026281
December 2025306
November 2025250
October 2025294
September 2025297
August 2025367
July 2025315
June 2025317
March 20251
February 2025274

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202528
November 202536
October 202539
September 202542
August 202536
July 202534
June 202549
February 202535

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202516
November 20258
October 202516
September 202519
August 202519
July 20258
June 202514
April 20251
February 202514

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
February 20251

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.44 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202529
November 202525
October 202556
September 202551
August 202550
July 202555
June 202543
February 202541

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 516 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202565
November 202543
October 202554
September 202559
August 202557
July 202574
June 202553
February 202565

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202529
November 202532
October 202521
September 202511
August 202524
July 202520
June 202520
February 202533

A total of 600 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202674
December 202569
November 202552
October 202561
September 202570
August 202597
July 202570
June 202554
May 20251
February 202552

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20257
February 20253

High Crime Locations Allerdale in January 2026

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

1. Hall Brow (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hunday Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
Burglary1

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