WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Kells and Sandwith, Copeland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Kells and Sandwith, localized within Copeland.

Total Crimes

125
trending_up +47.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

179.59per 1k
trending_up +11.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,330

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences62
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Drug Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour10
Public Order8
Shoplifting8
Other Theft5
Other Crime3
Burglary2
Weapons Possession2
Theft from Person1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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Safety comparison within Copeland district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Copeland

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

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

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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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