Crime Rate in Egremont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Egremont

The total recorded crimes in Egremont, Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Egremont crime rate of 5.83 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 Egremont, encompassing approximately 4,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Egremont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Moor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wyndham Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Egremont?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Egremont reported a higher crime volume than the Copeland average, with 643 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Egremont witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Egremont experienced a greater number of crimes than the Copeland average, with 649 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Egremont witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Egremont Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Egremont has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 5.83 ranking 4th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Egremont crimes were 643. The crime rate of Egremont in 2024 was 129.24 (year) or 10.77 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Egremont were around 649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.44 (year) or 10.87 (month) ranking 3 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
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

Egremont 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202526
December 202428
November 202430
October 202423
September 202423
August 202415
July 202424
June 202476
May 202426
April 202417

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Egremont in February 2025

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

1. Green Moor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Wyndham Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Bank Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. South Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dryden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Smithfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rowntree Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Spedding Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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