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 July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleator Moor East and Frizington crime rate of 57.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-58.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-76.00% decrease)
Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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
  • Keir Hardie Avenue 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 areas in the Copeland.

    • 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 areas in the Copeland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cleator Moor East and Frizington has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 57.48 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cleator Moor East and Frizington)CrimesRank (Cleator Moor East and Frizington)CrimesRank (Cleator Moor East and Frizington)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Egremont59 4643 3649 3
Mirehouse61 3415 6355 6
Cleator Moor West37 6477 5482 4
Hillcrest and Hensingham39 5520 4441 5
Millom22 9335 8289 7
Gosforth34 7385 7265 8
Egremont North and St Bees24 8247 10256 9
Howgate16 10291 9176 10
Bransty7 12176 11150 11
Millom Without16 11151 12128 12

Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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 31 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
February 20258
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202574
February 202520
January 202531
December 202436
November 202452
October 202478
September 202435
August 202428

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202512
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
October 20246

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202525
February 202513
January 20252
November 202421
October 20243
September 20242
August 202425

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
February 202546
January 202510
December 20247
November 202426
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 July 2025

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

1. William Morris Avenue (Map)
Total18
Drugs6
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Quarry Road (Map)
Total18
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Keir Hardie Avenue (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Moor Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Skelsceugh Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Arlecdon Parks Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. St Paul'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rheda Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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