WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Bransty, Copeland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bransty, localized within Copeland.

Total Crimes

12
trending_up +20.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

23.48per 1k
trending_up +11.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,069

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences5
Drug Offences2
Other Crime2
Anti-social Behaviour1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Whitehaven Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Brayton Road Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Beatty Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Commodore Street Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Thistle Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Hugh Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Read Drive Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Copeland district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Copeland

National Safety

Top 6%Safest

City Average

60.23per 1k

Local Policing

Whitehaven Town

Cumbria Constabulary

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Local Priorities

YOU SAID
Road Safety - parking issues around St. James' Infant & Junior Schools, Whitehaven
Information from PACT surveys and calls for service

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

WE DID
omplaints from local residents as well as parents about parking issues outside both St. James' Infant and Junior Schools in Whitehaven during drop-off and pick up time periods. Namely parking on yellow lines, pavement parking and obstructing junctions.

Proposed actions:
- parking advisory letter to be sent to parents/guardians of school pupils.
- patrols by Police and Council officers.
- enforcement by way of fixed penalties for any offending vehicles/drivers.
- road safety educational input for pupils.

Actioned: 27 May 2026

YOU SAID
Road Safety - speeding vehicles and parking issues on Loop Road North, Whitehaven.
Information from PACT surveys, Calls for service and local residents

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Complaints received about speeding on Loop Road North as well as vehicles parked blocking pavement, yellow lines and junctions.

Proposed actions:
- placement of TDU (traffic data unit) on road to ascertain extent of issue, average speeds and most prevalent times.
- speed checks conducted by NPT officers with laser speed gun, enforcement and/or education where necessary.
- request deployment of safety camera van dependent on TDU findings.
- patrols by Police and Council to tackle parking issues.

Actioned: 27 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN24

Police Desk - St Nicholas Church Cafe Whitehaven.

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Police Desk - St Nicholas Church Café Whitehaven

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Nicholas Church Café Whitehaven

JUL5

Police Desk and Bike Marking Whitehaven Harbour

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Police Desk and Bike Marking Whitehaven Harbour

schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Whitehaven Harbour Slipway

AUG8

Police stand and Bike Marking Whitehaven Sports Centre

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Police stand and Bike Marking Whitehaven Sports Centre

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1:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Whitehaven Sports Centre

AUG9

Police stand and Bike Marking Whitehaven Sports Centre

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Police stand and Bike Marking Whitehaven Sports Centre

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1:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Whitehaven Sports Centre

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