Crime Rate in Allerdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allerdale

The total recorded crimes in Allerdale, Allerdale in January 2025 are around 565 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allerdale crime rate of 5.88 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: (303) incidents (5.21% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (57) incidents (32.56% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
Allerdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Crummock Close with total crimes: 9

Allerdale Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Allerdale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Moss Bay and Moorclose (78 crimes), and the safest, Thursby (2 crimes), is 76 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Allerdale.

Similarly, the area of Workington West (100 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to East Cockermouth & Buttermere (21 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Allerdale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Moss Bay and Moorclose78
St John's and Great Clifton57
Maryport North52
Harrington49
St Michael's49

Safest Wards:

Aspatria24
Keswick20
Cockermouth South19
Dearham and Broughton8
Thursby2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Workington West100
Workington North & Seaton72
Workington East63
Aspatria & Abbeytown49
Maryport, Dearham & Crosby47

Safest Areas:

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast35
Keswick & Derwent Valley31
West Cockermouth & Great Broughton29
Harrington, Stainburn & Great Clifton25
East Cockermouth & Buttermere21

Allerdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 312 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (520 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 542 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202454
November 202473
October 202465
September 202485
August 202458
July 202457
June 2024106

A total of 2534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 316.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 520 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025303
December 2024288
November 2024288
October 2024290
September 2024292
August 2024241
July 2024312
June 2024520

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202416
November 202421
October 202415
September 202422
August 202411
July 202426
June 202440

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202416
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202424
July 202424
June 202450

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20242
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202421
November 202438
October 202438
September 202452
August 202435
July 202458
June 2024106

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202421
November 202421
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418
July 202431
June 202452

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 202415
November 20244
October 202415
September 202410
August 202418
July 202426
June 202432

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202431
November 202438
October 202434
September 202436
August 202426
July 202429
June 202480

A total of 542 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202443
November 202457
October 202465
September 202465
August 202467
July 202456
June 2024132

A total of 342 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202419
November 202427
October 202427
September 202436
August 202449
July 202440
June 2024114

High Crime Locations Allerdale in January 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Crummock Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. B5299 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Newlands Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hall Brow (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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