Crime Rate in Millom: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Millom

The total recorded crimes in Millom, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Millom crime rate of 4.42 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 Millom, encompassing approximately 4,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Millom Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lancashire Road with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

How safe is Millom?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Millom demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 335 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Millom recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

    • In 2023, Millom had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 289 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Millom recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Millom Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Millom has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 9th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Millom crimes were 335. The crime rate of Millom in 2024 was 67.34 (year) or 5.61 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Millom were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.09 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Millom)CrimesRank (Millom)CrimesRank (Millom)
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
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

Millom 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202417
November 202413
October 202422
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 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
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Millom in July 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lancashire Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cleator Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Estuary Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Millom Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lord Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Egremont Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Wellington Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crown Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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