Crime Rate in Copeland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copeland

The total recorded crimes in Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 433 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copeland crime rate of 6.46 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 Copeland, encompassing approximately 67,076 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (-20.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (164.52% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
Copeland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 24
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Ehen Road with total crimes: 12

Copeland Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Copeland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kells and Sandwith (113 crimes), and the safest, Millom Without (11 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Copeland.

Similarly, the area of Cleator Moor, Frizington & Ennerdale (120 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Parton & Distington (24 crimes), with a difference of 96 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Copeland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kells and Sandwith113
Cleator Moor East and Frizington93
Hillcrest and Hensingham35
Egremont29
Mirehouse27

Safest Wards:

Egremont North and St Bees22
Millom20
Gosforth18
Bransty14
Millom Without11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cleator Moor, Frizington & Ennerdale120
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle116
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse55
Egremont & Moor Row30
Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale30

Safest Areas:

Egremont & Moor Row30
Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale30
Millom & Duddon Valley29
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank29
Parton & Distington24

Copeland 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 179 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (224 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (226 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (538 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202427
September 202420
August 202425
July 202415
June 202446

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202412
September 202410
August 202422
July 202417
June 202424

A total of 175 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202522
December 202423
November 202418
October 202420
September 202412
August 202413
July 202427
June 202428

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202416
June 202426

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202523
December 202419
November 202426
October 202422
September 202432
August 202430
July 202445
June 202468

A total of 501 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202544
January 202529
December 202438
November 202480
October 202447
September 202435
August 202470
July 202454
June 2024104

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202582
January 202531
December 202422
November 202469
October 202446
September 202446
August 202436
July 202451
June 202496

A total of 2468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 274.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 538 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025179
January 2025224
December 2024244
November 2024268
October 2024281
September 2024226
August 2024242
July 2024266
June 2024538

A total of 525 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202556
December 202446
November 202464
October 202464
September 202451
August 202453
July 202443
June 2024102

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202512
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202434

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Copeland in February 2025

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

1. Quarry Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour24
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Ehen Road (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Garlieston Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Duke Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Coniston Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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