What is the crime rate in Copeland?

As of March 2026, Copeland has a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 residents, based on 391 recorded offences.

How does Copeland rank nationally for crime?

Copeland ranks #295 out of 330 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Copeland?

The most common crime type in Copeland is Violence and sexual offences with 193 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 49.4% of all crime.

March 2026 Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Copeland Crime Intelligence Report

Copeland recorded 391 crimes in March 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 residents. This places Copeland at #295 of 330 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous month.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

391

trending_down -2.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.83per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#295of 330

By total crime volume

National Population

67,076

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Cambridge Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Other theft: 3	7
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8
On or near Quarry Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Orchard Place Map	Drugs: 6	6
On or near Aldby Grove Map	Vehicle crime: 6	6
On or near Rowrah Road Map	Burglary: 3 Other theft: 3	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Burglary: 6	6
On or near Moor Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Frizington Road Map	Possession of weapons: 6	6
On or near Ehen Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6

Crime Breakdown

March 2026

391 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

193

49.4%

Public Order

10.0%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.2%

Other Theft

6.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

5.6%

Drug Offences

3.8%

Vehicle Crime

3.6%

Burglary

3.6%

Other Crime

3.3%

Weapons Possession

2.8%

Shoplifting

2.6%

Bicycle Theft

1.5%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

12 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Kells and Sandwith	85	13.4
2	Cleator Moor East and Frizington	64	12.1
3	Cleator Moor West	45	7.7
4	Egremont	42	7.3
5	Mirehouse	32	5.8

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Millom Without	6	1.2
shield	Bransty	10	2.0
shield	Howgate	12	2.1
shield	Gosforth	15	2.6
shield	Egremont North and St Bees	25	4.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -2.5%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 330 local authorities in England & Wales.

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