Crime Rate in Belah: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belah

The total recorded crimes in Belah, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belah crime rate of 2.43 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 Belah, encompassing approximately 9,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belah Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Kenway Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bracken Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belah?

To understand the safety of Belah, we need to analyze Belah crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Belah demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 412 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belah recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Belah had fewer crimes than the Carlisle average, with 326 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belah recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Belah has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Belah Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Belah has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Belah crimes were 412. The crime rate of Belah in 2024 was 43.48 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belah were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.41 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
Castle180 12,583 12,053 1
Currock121 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme55 6762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Upperby67 3756 5657 5
Morton52 7697 8682 4
Wetheral63 4597 9379 11
Belle Vue30 11701 7656 6
Botcherby51 8749 6581 8
Brampton31 10484 11459 9
Longtown36 9516 10412 10
Harraby South25 13437 12278 14
Stanwix Urban27 12389 14231 16
Yewdale12 17350 15326 13
Dalston and Burgh22 15325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 16121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington9 1879 1874 18

Belah Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413
July 20247
June 202430
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Belah in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Kenway Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Bracken Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mountain View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Briar Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Deer Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kirkbrae (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Stainton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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