What is the crime rate in Wigton, Allerdale?

As of April 2026, the Wigton ward has an annual crime rate of 57.67 per 1,000 residents with 39 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 Wigton ward?

The most common crime in Wigton is Violence & Sexual Offences with 23 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 59.0% 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 Wigton ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Wigton, Allerdale

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wigton, localized within Allerdale.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

57.67per 1k

trending_up +9.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,849

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences23

Criminal Damage & Arson8

Public Order3

Shoplifting2

Burglary1

Anti-social Behaviour1

Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near West Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Syke Park Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Burnside Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Brackenlands Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near George Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Orchard Road Map	Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Woodside Park Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Birch Hill Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near The Crescent Map	Public order: 1	1

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Local Rank

#11safest in Allerdale

City Average

67.75per 1k

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Local Policing

Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria

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Local Priorities

Reports of speeding in and around Allonby, Prospect, Aspatria, and Silloth.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

•High visibility patrols of the area
•Use of mobile speed camera to conduct speed enforcement.
•Speed Indication Device (SID) currently deployed in Allonby to deter speeding

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Drug Dealing in Silloth

This priority was first adoped in June 2025. Following review it continues to be a priority for the area.

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

- Proactive patrolling including use of drones to identify and trace suspected drug dealing activity. This resulted in two drivers being stopped and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. One male has been prosecuted at court and banned from driving.
- two individuals located and arrested for drug supply offences and a quantity of drugs and cash seized - Offences remain under investigation
- Further development of community generated intelligence to assist in targeting identified offenders
- Drug Activity Community Appeal leaflets delivered to residents of Silloth to appeal for community information around drug dealing
- High visibility patrols

Actioned: 11 May 2026

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