Crime Rate in Wigton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wigton

The total recorded crimes in Wigton, Allerdale, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wigton crime rate of 8.42 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 Wigton, encompassing approximately 5,462 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wigton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnside with total crimes: 5
  • The Acre with total crimes: 4
  • Wheatsheaf Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wigton?

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

  • Relative to Allerdale:

    • In 2024, Wigton reported a higher crime volume than the Allerdale average, with 515 crimes compared to 483. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wigton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

    • In 2023, Wigton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Allerdale average, with 483 crimes compared to 456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wigton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Allerdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wigton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wigton has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Allerdale, UK

In 2024, the total Wigton crimes were 515. The crime rate of Wigton in 2024 was 94.28 (year) or 7.86 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Allerdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wigton were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.42 (year) or 7.37 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Allerdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigton)CrimesRank (Wigton)CrimesRank (Wigton)
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
Solway Coast45 8548 6512 7
Keswick46 6386 11244 13
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

Wigton 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 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In April 2025, Vehicle 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202415
October 202418
September 202423
August 202416

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Wigton in July 2025

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

1. Burnside (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Acre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wheatsheaf Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Kingsgarth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Springfields (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Reed'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laurel Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenacres (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Inglewood (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5304 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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