Crime Rate in Carlisle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlisle

The total recorded crimes in Carlisle, UK in February 2026 are around 874 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlisle crime rate of 7.94 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (357) incidents (-13.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (102) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (88) incidents (15.79% increase)
Carlisle Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Scotch Street with total crimes: 15
  • Collier Lane with total crimes: 14

Carlisle Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Carlisle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 357 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 102 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (414 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 404 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (330 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (369 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (83 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (386 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (384 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (99 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202620
December 202531
November 202517
October 202531
September 202519
August 202521
July 202528
June 202528
March 20251
February 202525

A total of 820 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202676
January 202673
December 202594
November 202586
October 202578
September 202577
August 202594
July 202578
June 202587
February 202577

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202617
December 202518
November 202516
October 202515
September 202514
August 202523
July 202521
June 202511
February 202510

A total of 555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202627
December 202534
November 202550
October 202566
September 202553
August 202574
July 202559
June 202575
February 202570

A total of 3773 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 343.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026357
January 2026414
December 2025404
November 2025330
October 2025369
September 2025386
August 2025384
July 2025344
June 2025413
April 20253
February 2025369

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202629
December 202522
November 202518
October 202514
September 202515
August 202517
July 202514
June 202515
February 202516

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20262
December 20255
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
February 20255

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 20254
November 20256
October 20259
September 20257
August 20255
July 202515
June 20258
February 20256

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20253
November 20255
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20255
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 680 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 202676
December 202547
November 202563
October 202557
September 202560
August 202562
July 202566
June 202583
February 202578

A total of 967 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.70 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026102
January 2026108
December 202595
November 202589
October 202583
September 202586
August 202599
July 2025105
June 202592
February 2025108

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202615
December 202513
November 202519
October 202517
September 202510
August 202515
July 20259
June 202511
February 202522

A total of 455 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202651
December 202536
November 202537
October 202551
September 202543
August 202542
July 202554
June 202543
February 202548

A total of 478 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202646
December 202559
November 202549
October 202546
September 202534
August 202547
July 202539
June 202561
February 202541

High Crime Locations Carlisle in February 2026

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

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Drugs3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Scotch Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Collier Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
4. Bank Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Axson Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kenway Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Drugs2
Other crime1

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