Crime Rate in Egremont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Egremont

The total recorded crimes in Egremont, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Egremont crime rate of 11.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Egremont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ehen Court Road with total crimes: 6
  • Old Bridge with total crimes: 6
  • Wyndham Way with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Copeland.

    • 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 areas in the Copeland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Egremont has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 11.86 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Egremont)CrimesRank (Egremont)CrimesRank (Egremont)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
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

Egremont 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 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202533
February 202518
January 202526
December 202428
November 202430
October 202423
September 202423
August 202415

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
February 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Egremont in July 2025

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

1. Ehen Court Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Old Bridge (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wyndham Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Whitegate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Green Moor Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashlea Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hagget End Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Castle Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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