Crime Rate in Cleator Moor West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleator Moor West

The total recorded crimes in Cleator Moor West, Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleator Moor West crime rate of 4.67 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 Cleator Moor West, encompassing approximately 5,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Cleator Moor West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fletcher Street with total crimes: 5
  • Whitehaven Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holden Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cleator Moor West?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Cleator Moor West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 477 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cleator Moor West witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cleator Moor West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Copeland average, with 482 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cleator Moor West witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Cleator Moor West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cleator Moor West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cleator Moor West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Cleator Moor West crimes were 477. The crime rate of Cleator Moor West in 2024 was 82.49 (year) or 6.87 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cleator Moor West were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.35 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)
Kells and Sandwith113 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington93 21,312 2882 2
Egremont29 4643 3649 3
Hillcrest and Hensingham35 3520 4441 5
Mirehouse27 5415 6355 6
Millom20 9335 8289 7
Gosforth18 10385 7265 8
Howgate24 7291 9176 10
Egremont North and St Bees22 8247 10256 9
Bransty14 11176 11150 11
Millom Without11 12151 12128 12

Cleator Moor West 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 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 May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202520
December 202424
November 202425
October 202426
September 202421
August 202415
July 202414
June 202420
May 202418
April 202431

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cleator Moor West in February 2025

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

1. Fletcher Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Whitehaven Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holden Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Princes Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kinniside Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aldby Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. North Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leconfield Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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