Crime Rate in Solway Coast: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Solway Coast

The total recorded crimes in Solway Coast, Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Solway Coast crime rate of 67.06 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 Solway Coast, encompassing approximately 671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Solway Coast Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow View Park with total crimes: 8
  • Friars Garth with total crimes: 6
  • Acre Dales with total crimes: 6

How safe is Solway Coast?

To understand the safety of Solway Coast, we need to analyze Solway Coast crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Allerdale:

    • In 2024, Solway Coast reported a higher crime volume than the Allerdale average, with 548 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Solway Coast witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

    • In 2023, Solway Coast experienced a greater number of crimes than the Allerdale average, with 512 crimes compared to 456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Solway Coast witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Allerdale, Solway Coast has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Solway Coast Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Solway Coast has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 67.06 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Allerdale, UK

In 2024, the total Solway Coast crimes were 548. The crime rate of Solway Coast in 2024 was 816.69 (year) or 68.06 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Allerdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Solway Coast were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 763.04 (year) or 63.59 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Allerdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Solway Coast)CrimesRank (Solway Coast)CrimesRank (Solway Coast)
St John's and Great Clifton101 1833 2871 1
St Michael's89 21,006 1805 2
Moss Bay and Moorclose63 4718 3747 3
Maryport North69 3707 4667 4
Harrington42 9610 5616 5
Seaton48 5547 7588 6
Keswick46 6386 11244 13
Wigton46 7515 8483 8
Maryport South30 11450 9391 9
Cockermouth North18 13325 12358 10
Bothel and Wharrels40 10401 10318 11
Dearham and Broughton12 15235 13249 12
Aspatria23 12215 14218 14
Cockermouth South17 14167 15157 15
Thursby1 1667 1676 16

Solway Coast 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 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20253
January 20251
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
February 202514
January 202518
December 202416
November 202421
October 202437
September 202441
August 202427

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
December 20247
October 20245
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20254
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Solway Coast in July 2025

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

1. Meadow View Park (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Friars Garth (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Acre Dales (Map)
Total6
Public order6
4. Scotch Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Orchard Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eden Street (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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