Crime Rate in Mirehouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mirehouse

The total recorded crimes in Mirehouse, Copeland, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mirehouse crime rate of 5.22 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 Mirehouse, encompassing approximately 11,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mirehouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 16
  • Lingmell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Whinlatter Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Mirehouse?

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

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Mirehouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 415 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mirehouse witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

    • In 2023, Mirehouse had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 355 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mirehouse witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Copeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mirehouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mirehouse has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Mirehouse crimes were 415. The crime rate of Mirehouse in 2024 was 35.55 (year) or 2.96 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mirehouse were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.41 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mirehouse)CrimesRank (Mirehouse)CrimesRank (Mirehouse)
Kells and Sandwith120 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington74 21,312 2882 2
Egremont59 4643 3649 3
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

Mirehouse 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 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202515
February 202520
January 202521
December 202423
November 202420
October 202416
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20241
October 20241

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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
November 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Mirehouse in July 2025

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

1. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Lingmell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
3. Whinlatter Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Link Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Herdus Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Front Corkickle (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Devon Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollins Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Yewbarrow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dent Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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