Crime in Kells and Sandwith, Copeland
Comprehensive safety analysis for Kells and Sandwith, localized within Copeland.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near George Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Peter Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Gameriggs Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Dove Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Grasmere Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cockpit Map | Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Market Place Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Marlborough Street Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
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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
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