What is the crime rate in Longtown, Carlisle?

As of April 2026, the Longtown ward has an annual crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents with 19 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 Longtown ward?

The most common crime in Longtown is Violence & Sexual Offences with 7 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 36.8% 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 Longtown ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Longtown, Carlisle

Comprehensive safety analysis for Longtown, localized within Carlisle.

Total Crimes

trending_down -34.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

58.8per 1k

trending_up +5.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,057

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7

Other Crime3

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Shoplifting2

Vehicle Crime2

Other Theft1

Anti-social Behaviour1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Park/Open Space Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near English Street Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Swan Street Map	Other crime: 2	2
On or near A7 Map	Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Lochinvar Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near St Michaels Drive Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Cliff Road Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near School Lane Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Moor Crescent Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Albert Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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City Average

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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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