Crime Rate in Upperby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upperby

The total recorded crimes in Upperby, Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upperby crime rate of 2.30 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 Upperby, encompassing approximately 17,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Upperby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buchanan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Place with total crimes: 3
  • Henderson Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Upperby?

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

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Upperby reported a higher crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 756 crimes compared to 701. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upperby witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

    • In 2023, Upperby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carlisle average, with 657 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upperby witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upperby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upperby has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Upperby crimes were 756. The crime rate of Upperby in 2024 was 43.47 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upperby were around 657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.78 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upperby)CrimesRank (Upperby)CrimesRank (Upperby)
Castle185 12,583 12,053 1
Currock81 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme67 3762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Morton36 11697 8682 4
Botcherby60 4749 6581 8
Belle Vue42 7701 7656 6
Longtown51 6516 10412 10
Wetheral42 8597 9379 11
Brampton38 10484 11459 9
Belah27 12412 13326 12
Harraby South26 13437 12278 14
Yewdale23 15350 15326 13
Stanwix Urban24 14389 14231 16
Dalston and Burgh18 16325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 17121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington6 1879 1874 18

Upperby 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 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
February 202528
January 202527
December 202431
November 202428
October 202423
September 202432
August 202438

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Upperby in July 2025

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

1. Buchanan Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Manor Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Henderson Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coney Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Kirklands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sewell Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. York Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Tarnside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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