Crime Rate in Upperby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upperby

The total recorded crimes in Upperby, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upperby crime rate of 3.85 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Upperby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buchanan Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Upperby has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 3th 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.

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
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

Upperby 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202527
December 202431
November 202428
October 202423
September 202432
August 202438
July 202443
June 202476
May 202418
April 202416

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 202418
May 202411
April 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 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
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Upperby in February 2025

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

1. Buchanan Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Coney Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Gillford Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Upperby Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Ridley Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lightfoot Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Cammock Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Manor Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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