Crime in Appleby and Brough: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Appleby and Brough in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Appleby and Brough at a glance
- Crime trends in Appleby and Brough
- Types of crime in Appleby and Brough
- Appleby and Brough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Appleby and Brough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Appleby and Brough
- Demographics of Appleby and Brough
- Questions about crime in Appleby and Brough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), criminal damage and arson (35) and drugs (35) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Appleby and Brough | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 349 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.3 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,074 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Appleby and Brough peaked in the year to August 2024 (477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (295). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 349 | 49.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 423 | 59.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 477 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 445 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 370 | 52.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 428 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 349 | 49.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 360 | 50.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 295 | 41.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
Compared with England and Wales, Appleby and Brough recorded notably more drugs (51% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, public order fell from 55 to 33 and other theft fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 23.3 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Appleby and Brough; the highest is Penrith South (117.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Alston and Fellside (39.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Appleby and Brough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 287 | 71.8 | +46% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 244 | 43.0 | -13% |
| Eamont and Shap | 217 | 51.8 | +5% |
| Penrith South | 1,212 | 117.0 | +137% |
| Alston and Fellside | 262 | 39.7 | -20% |
| Penrith North | 371 | 47.9 | -3% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 184 | 42.6 | -14% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 380 | 43.5 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Appleby and Brough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Scattergate Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 21 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 16 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 15 |
| On or near Long Marton Road | 14 |
| On or near Low Wiend | 13 |
| On or near Castlehill Road | 10 |
| On or near Glebe Close | 10 |
| On or near Main Street | 8 |
Of the 339 crimes in Appleby and Brough with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Appleby and Brough has an estimated population of 7,074 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Appleby and Brough average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Appleby and Brough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Appleby and Brough a safe place to live?
Appleby and Brough recorded 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Appleby and Brough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Appleby and Brough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Appleby and Brough was down 17% on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 423 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Appleby and Brough?
About 7,074 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Appleby and Brough?
Appleby and Brough is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.