Crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham, Copeland
Comprehensive safety analysis for Hillcrest and Hensingham, localized within Copeland.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Moresby Road Map | Other crime: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Sneckyeat Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Catherine Street Map | Public order: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Flatt Walks Map | Public order: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cleator Moor Road Map | Public order: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Richmond Terrace Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Wythburn Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Patterdale Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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YOU SAID
Road Safety - parking issues around St. James' Infant & Junior Schools, Whitehaven
Information from PACT surveys and calls for service
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
WE DID
omplaints from local residents as well as parents about parking issues outside both St. James' Infant and Junior Schools in Whitehaven during drop-off and pick up time periods. Namely parking on yellow lines, pavement parking and obstructing junctions.
Proposed actions:
- parking advisory letter to be sent to parents/guardians of school pupils.
- patrols by Police and Council officers.
- enforcement by way of fixed penalties for any offending vehicles/drivers.
- road safety educational input for pupils.
Actioned: 27 May 2026
YOU SAID
Road Safety - speeding vehicles and parking issues on Loop Road North, Whitehaven.
Information from PACT surveys, Calls for service and local residents
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
Complaints received about speeding on Loop Road North as well as vehicles parked blocking pavement, yellow lines and junctions.
Proposed actions:
- placement of TDU (traffic data unit) on road to ascertain extent of issue, average speeds and most prevalent times.
- speed checks conducted by NPT officers with laser speed gun, enforcement and/or education where necessary.
- request deployment of safety camera van dependent on TDU findings.
- patrols by Police and Council to tackle parking issues.
Actioned: 27 May 2026
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