Crime Rate in Houghton and Irthington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton and Irthington

The total recorded crimes in Houghton and Irthington, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton and Irthington crime rate of 21.65 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 Houghton and Irthington, encompassing approximately 415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Houghton and Irthington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Birky Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Houghton and Irthington?

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

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Houghton and Irthington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 79 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Houghton and Irthington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Houghton and Irthington had fewer crimes than the Carlisle average, with 74 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Houghton and Irthington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton and Irthington Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Houghton and Irthington has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 21.65 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton and Irthington crimes were 79. The crime rate of Houghton and Irthington in 2024 was 190.00 (year) or 15.83 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton and Irthington were around 74 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.97 (year) or 14.83 (month) ranking 18 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
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 Irthington 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Houghton and Irthington in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birky Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Drumburgh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hadrian Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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