Crime Rate in Carlisle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlisle

The total recorded crimes in Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 839 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlisle crime rate of 7.63 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 Carlisle, encompassing approximately 110,025 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (344) incidents (-16.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (105) incidents (14.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (78) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
Carlisle Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 14
  • Clift Street with total crimes: 13

Carlisle Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Carlisle Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (185 crimes), and the safest, Houghton and Irthington (6 crimes), is 179 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carlisle.

Similarly, the area of Central Carlisle (199 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belle Vue & Burgh (11 crimes), with a difference of 188 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carlisle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle185
Currock81
Denton Holme67
Botcherby60
Harraby North58

Safest Wards:

Stanwix Urban24
Yewdale23
Dalston and Burgh18
Corby and Hayton15
Houghton and Irthington6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Carlisle199
Denton Holme & Harraby Green108
Botcherby & Harraby88
Longsowerby & Caldewgate76
Raffles & Morton76

Safest Areas:

Currock & Upperby40
Brampton & Irthing38
Carlisle Belah35
Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale20
Belle Vue & Burgh11

Carlisle 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 344 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (413 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In March 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 369 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
February 202510
January 202523

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
March 20251
February 202525
January 202530

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
February 202522
January 202515

A total of 1469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 293.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 413 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025344
June 2025413
April 20253
February 2025369
January 2025340

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
February 202516
January 202521

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20255
January 20252

A total of 304 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202587
February 202577
January 202562

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 94.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 202592
February 2025108
January 202574

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202561
February 202541
January 202553

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202543
February 202548
January 202537

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202575
February 202570
January 202568

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
February 20256
January 202517

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202583
February 202578
January 202546

High Crime Locations Carlisle in July 2025

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

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
2. Bank Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
3. Clift Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other theft1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
4. Collier Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Drugs3
5. Friars Court (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
6. Axson Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1

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