Crime Rate in Copeland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copeland

The total recorded crimes in Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 509 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copeland crime rate of 7.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (221) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (66) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
Copeland Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Morris Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 18
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 15

Copeland Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Copeland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kells and Sandwith (120 crimes), and the safest, Bransty (7 crimes), is 113 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Copeland.

Similarly, the area of Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle (119 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Parton & Distington (16 crimes), with a difference of 103 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Copeland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kells and Sandwith120
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74
Mirehouse61
Egremont59
Hillcrest and Hensingham39

Safest Wards:

Egremont North and St Bees24
Millom22
Howgate16
Millom Without16
Bransty7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle119
Cleator Moor, Frizington & Ennerdale111
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse66
Egremont & Moor Row62
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank54

Safest Areas:

Egremont & Moor Row62
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank54
Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale51
Millom & Duddon Valley30
Parton & Distington16

Copeland 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 221 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (273 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202562
February 202544
January 202529
December 202438
November 202480
October 202447
September 202435
August 202470

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202538
February 202522
January 202523
December 202419
November 202426
October 202422
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 494 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202562
February 202546
January 202556
December 202446
November 202464
October 202464
September 202451
August 202453

A total of 158 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
February 202512
January 202522
December 202423
November 202418
October 202420
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
February 20255
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202427
September 202420
August 202425

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
February 202520
January 202518
December 202415
November 202414
October 202412
September 202410
August 202422

A total of 2159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 215.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025221
June 2025273
April 20251
February 2025179
January 2025224
December 2024244
November 2024268
October 2024281
September 2024226
August 2024242

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202538
February 202582
January 202531
December 202422
November 202469
October 202446
September 202446
August 202436

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Copeland in July 2025

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

1. William Morris Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime6
Drugs6
2. Quarry Road (Map)
Total18
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Keir Hardie Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
5. Gregg'S Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. George Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1

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