Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.25 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (12.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (218.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Street with total crimes: 30
  • Scotch Street with total crimes: 18
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 17

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 2,583 crimes compared to 701. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carlisle average, with 2,053 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Castle has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 2,583. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 2,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
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
Belah23 14412 13326 12
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

Castle 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 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 202420
November 20249
October 20245
September 202411
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 864 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202555
January 202549
December 202487
November 202483
October 202470
September 202468
August 202463
July 202474
June 2024178
May 202488
April 202449

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202520
December 202423
November 202430
October 202421
September 202422
August 202442
July 202431
June 202446
May 202432
April 202441

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 202413
July 202416
June 202432
May 202419
April 202415

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 202415
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 248 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202518
December 202426
November 202417
October 202418
September 202417
August 202427
July 202418
June 202436
May 202420
April 202424

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202511
December 202429
November 202414
October 202428
September 202426
August 202427
July 202425
June 202424
May 202428
April 202425

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Castle in February 2025

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

1. Bank Street (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting12
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Scotch Street (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Clift Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mary Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Tait Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Peter Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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