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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
March 20251
February 202525
January 202530
December 202421
November 202438
October 202430
September 202432
August 202438

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
February 202516
January 202521
December 202424
November 202418
October 202422
September 202427
August 202417

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 446 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.56 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
December 202459
November 202448
October 202431
September 202455
August 202459

A total of 670 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202575
February 202570
January 202568
December 202464
November 202472
October 202478
September 202476
August 2024108

A total of 446 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202543
February 202548
January 202537
December 202455
November 202454
October 202445
September 202459
August 202451

A total of 687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202583
February 202578
January 202546
December 202464
November 202467
October 202498
September 202491
August 202494

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 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
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 729 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202587
February 202577
January 202562
December 202494
November 202478
October 202474
September 202480
August 202499

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.33 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
December 202418
November 202413
October 202414
September 202423
August 202423

A total of 851 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.56 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
December 202494
November 202497
October 2024106
September 202468
August 2024107

A total of 108 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 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
December 202412
November 20245
October 202412
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 3613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 361.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025344
June 2025413
April 20253
February 2025369
January 2025340
December 2024441
November 2024413
October 2024465
September 2024395
August 2024430

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 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
December 20245
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248

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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