Crime Rate in Carlisle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlisle

The total recorded crimes in Carlisle, UK in April 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlisle crime rate of 0.03 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Carlisle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • St Josephs Court with total crimes: 1

Carlisle Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Carlisle Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Belle Vue (1 crimes), and the safest, Dalston and Burgh (1 crimes), is 0 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carlisle.

Similarly, the area of Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate (2 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Raffles & Morton (1 crimes), with a difference of 1 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carlisle.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Belle Vue1
Botcherby1
Dalston and Burgh1

Safest Wards:

Belle Vue1
Botcherby1
Dalston and Burgh1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate2
Raffles & Morton1

Safest Areas:

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate2
Raffles & Morton1

Carlisle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 367.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 2025369
January 2025340
December 2024441
November 2024413
October 2024465
September 2024395
August 2024430
July 2024453

A total of 250 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202525
January 202530
December 202421
November 202438
October 202430
September 202432
August 202438
July 202435

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202523
December 202418
November 202413
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423
July 202423

A total of 382 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202541
January 202553
December 202459
November 202448
October 202431
September 202455
August 202459
July 202436

A total of 770 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025108
January 202574
December 202494
November 202497
October 2024106
September 202468
August 2024107
July 2024116

A total of 664 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202577
January 202562
December 202494
November 202478
October 202474
September 202480
August 202499
July 2024100

A total of 386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202548
January 202537
December 202455
November 202454
October 202445
September 202459
August 202451
July 202437

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202517
December 20245
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 605 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202578
January 202546
December 202464
November 202467
October 202498
September 202491
August 202494
July 202467

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202515
December 202412
November 20245
October 202412
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202521
December 202424
November 202418
October 202422
September 202427
August 202417
July 202424

A total of 644 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202570
January 202568
December 202464
November 202472
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024108
July 2024108

High Crime Locations Carlisle in April 2025

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

1. Hawthorn Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Josephs Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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