What is the crime rate in Wigton, Allerdale?

As of March 2026, the Wigton ward has an annual crime rate of 52.74 per 1,000 residents with 30 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Wigton ward?

The most common crime in Wigton is Violence & Sexual Offences with 21 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 70.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Wigton ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Wigton Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wigton, localized within Allerdale.

Total Crimes

trending_down -33.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

52.74per 1k

trending_up +7.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,849

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21

Anti-social Behaviour2

Vehicle Crime1

Public Order1

Weapons Possession1

Other Theft1

Other Crime1

Shoplifting1

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Howrigg Bank Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Other theft: 1	4
On or near Highfield Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near B5304 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near South End Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Wampool Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Lowmoor Road Map	Possession of weapons: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 1	1
On or near Market Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Park Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1

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Local Rank

#9safest in Allerdale

City Average

61.65per 1k

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Local Policing

Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria

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Local Priorities

Reports of speeding in and around Allonby, Prospect, Aspatria

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

•High visibility patrols of the area
•Use of mobile speed gun to conduct speed enforcement.
•Deployment of a Speed Indication Device (SID) in affected areas

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

Drug Dealing in Silloth

This priority was first adoped in June 2025. Following review it continues to be a priority for the area.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

- Proactive patrolling including use of drones to identify and trace suspected drug dealing activity. This resulted in two drivers being stopped and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. One male has been prosecuted at court and banned from driving.
- two individuals located and arrested for drug supply offences and a quantity of drugs and cash seized - Offences remain under investigation
- Further development of community generated intelligence to assist in targeting identified offenders
- High visibility patrols

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

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