Crime Rate in Cleator Moor East and Frizington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

The total recorded crimes in Cleator Moor East and Frizington, Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleator Moor East and Frizington crime rate of 72.24 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 East and Frizington, encompassing approximately 1,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (360.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Cleator Moor East and Frizington Crime Hotspots

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

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

How safe is Cleator Moor East and Frizington?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Cleator Moor East and Frizington reported a higher crime volume than the Copeland average, with 1,312 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cleator Moor East and Frizington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cleator Moor East and Frizington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Copeland average, with 882 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cleator Moor East and Frizington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Cleator Moor East and Frizington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cleator Moor East and Frizington Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cleator Moor East and Frizington has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 72.24 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Cleator Moor East and Frizington crimes were 1,312. The crime rate of Cleator Moor East and Frizington in 2024 was 1019.11 (year) or 84.93 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cleator Moor East and Frizington were around 882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 685.10 (year) or 57.09 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)
Kells and Sandwith113 11,652 11,219 1
Egremont29 4643 3649 3
Hillcrest and Hensingham35 3520 4441 5
Cleator Moor West27 6477 5482 4
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 East and Frizington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 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 (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202531
December 202436
November 202452
October 202478
September 202435
August 202428
July 202441
June 2024168
May 202447
April 202444

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20252
November 202421
October 20243
September 20242
August 202425
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
April 20245

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 202412
June 202426
May 202425

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202510
December 20247
November 202426
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 202425
April 202415

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20246
July 20247

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202424
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Cleator Moor East and Frizington in February 2025

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

1. Quarry Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour24
2. Ehen Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Eleanors Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Griffin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Lingley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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