Crime Rate in Wetheral: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wetheral

The total recorded crimes in Wetheral, Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wetheral crime rate of 27.56 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 Wetheral, encompassing approximately 1,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Wetheral Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axson Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Newbiggin Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wetheral?

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

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Wetheral demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 597 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wetheral witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

    • In 2023, Wetheral had fewer crimes than the Carlisle average, with 379 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wetheral recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Carlisle.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wetheral Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wetheral has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 27.56 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Wetheral crimes were 597. The crime rate of Wetheral in 2024 was 391.81 (year) or 32.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wetheral were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.74 (year) or 20.73 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wetheral)CrimesRank (Wetheral)CrimesRank (Wetheral)
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
Upperby40 9756 5657 5
Belle Vue42 7701 7656 6
Longtown51 6516 10412 10
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

Wetheral 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In March 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202530
February 202536
January 202516
December 202415
November 202420
October 202441
September 202424
August 202428

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wetheral in July 2025

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

1. Axson Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newbiggin Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ruggles Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Huntsman Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Admiral Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Brisco Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Peter Gate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Low Moor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandown Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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