Crime Rate in St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's, Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.39 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finkle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Pearson Street with total crimes: 9
  • Canning Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Michael's?

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

  • Relative to Allerdale:

    • In 2024, St Michael's reported a higher crime volume than the Allerdale average, with 1,006 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

    • In 2023, St Michael's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Allerdale average, with 805 crimes compared to 456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Allerdale, St Michael's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Michael's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Allerdale, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's crimes were 1,006. The crime rate of St Michael's in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Allerdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's were around 805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.14 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Allerdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
St John's and Great Clifton101 1833 2871 1
Moss Bay and Moorclose63 4718 3747 3
Maryport North69 3707 4667 4
Harrington42 9610 5616 5
Seaton48 5547 7588 6
Solway Coast45 8548 6512 7
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

St Michael's 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 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In April 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
February 202530
January 202514
December 202435
November 202431
October 202437
September 202438
August 202431

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 202419
August 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Michael's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. Finkle Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Pearson Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Canning Street (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Murray Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Derwent Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Winifred Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Hyde Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Wall Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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