What is the crime rate in cockermouth south, allerdale?

As of March 2026, the cockermouth south ward has an annual crime rate of 20.26 per 1,000 residents with 11 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the cockermouth south ward?

The most common crime in cockermouth south is Violence & Sexual Offences with 8 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 72.7% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the cockermouth south ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

cockermouth south Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for cockermouth south, localized within allerdale.

Total Crimes

trending_up +37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

20.26per 1k

trending_up +8.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

6,054

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences8

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Burglary1

Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Brackenhill Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near A5086 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Dale View Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near A66 Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Fern Bank Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Hill Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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Local Rank

#2safest in allerdale

National Safety

Top 4%Safest

City Average

61.65per 1k

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Local Policing

Workington North

Cumbria Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Complaints have been received about persistent use of the line between Northside, Siddick, and Seaton by offroad motorcycles

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

WE DID:
Hi Visibility patrols in the area, engagement and intervention and are aware of ongoing complaints regarding off road bikes.

WE DID:
Use of drones to identify and trace users of offroad motorcycles on the line

WE WILL:
Conduct proactive operations targeting the illegal and dangerous use of unregistered and offroad bikes in public places.

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

Complaints have been made of Youth related ASB incidents around Hunters Drive in Seaton, and The Gavels in Great Clifton.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

WE DID
Targeted high visibility patrols in affected areas to identify and disrupt perpetrators of ASB. Identified perpetrators have been referred to intervention programs to address their behaviours

WE DID
Engagement with local schools to deliver ASB input to children to educate on the impacts of ASB

WE DID
Engagement with local housing providers to issue joint Antisocial Behaviour Contracts to deter further offending.

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

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