Crime Rate in Carlisle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlisle

The total recorded crimes in Carlisle, Carlisle in January 2025 are around 789 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlisle crime rate of 7.17 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (340) incidents (-22.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (74) incidents (-21.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (6.25% increase)
Carlisle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scotch Street with total crimes: 18
  • Collier Lane with total crimes: 17
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 14

Carlisle Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Carlisle Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (142 crimes), and the safest, Houghton and Irthington (8 crimes), is 134 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carlisle.

Similarly, the area of Central Carlisle (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belle Vue & Burgh (9 crimes), with a difference of 145 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carlisle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle142
Currock97
Harraby North88
Upperby62
Botcherby57

Safest Wards:

Stanwix Urban18
Yewdale18
Dalston and Burgh13
Corby and Hayton11
Houghton and Irthington8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Carlisle154
Denton Holme & Harraby Green121
Botcherby & Harraby98
Raffles & Morton92
Currock & Upperby62

Safest Areas:

Carlisle Belah32
Brampton & Irthing27
Longtown & Border20
Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale18
Belle Vue & Burgh9

Carlisle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 441 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (413 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (465 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (106 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (395 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (91 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (430 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (108 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 453 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (862 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (240 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 836 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 104.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202574
December 202494
November 202497
October 2024106
September 202468
August 2024107
July 2024116
June 2024174

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 20245
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 270 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202421
November 202438
October 202430
September 202432
August 202438
July 202435
June 202446

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202420

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202418
November 202413
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423
July 202423
June 202442

A total of 3799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 474.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 862 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025340
December 2024441
November 2024413
October 2024465
September 2024395
August 2024430
July 2024453
June 2024862

A total of 468 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202455
November 202454
October 202445
September 202459
August 202451
July 202437
June 2024130

A total of 119 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202412
November 20245
October 202412
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413
June 202440

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 405 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202459
November 202448
October 202431
September 202455
August 202459
July 202436
June 202464

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
December 202424
November 202418
October 202422
September 202427
August 202417
July 202424
June 202446

A total of 772 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 96.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202464
November 202472
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024108
July 2024108
June 2024198

A total of 669 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202464
November 202467
October 202498
September 202491
August 202494
July 202467
June 2024142

A total of 827 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 103.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202494
November 202478
October 202474
September 202480
August 202499
July 2024100
June 2024240

High Crime Locations Carlisle in January 2025

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

1. Scotch Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
2. Collier Lane (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
4. Bank Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Other theft1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
5. Central Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Public order1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Axson Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3

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