Crime Rate in Howgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howgate

The total recorded crimes in Howgate, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howgate crime rate of 15.34 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 Howgate, encompassing approximately 1,042 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Howgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • South View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parton Brow with total crimes: 1

How safe is Howgate?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Howgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 291 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Howgate recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

    • In 2023, Howgate had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 176 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Howgate recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Howgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Howgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Howgate has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 15.34 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Howgate crimes were 291. The crime rate of Howgate in 2024 was 279.06 (year) or 23.25 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howgate were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.78 (year) or 14.06 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howgate)CrimesRank (Howgate)CrimesRank (Howgate)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
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
Bransty7 12176 11150 11
Millom Without16 11151 12128 12

Howgate 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Howgate in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parton Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Screel View (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Solway Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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