Crime in Appleby and Brough: statistics, rates and trends
355 crimes were recorded in Appleby and Brough in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Appleby and Brough
- Questions about crime in Appleby and Brough
- About this data
355 crimes were recorded in Appleby and Brough in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Appleby and Brough has the 3,018th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Appleby and Brough | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 355 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,074 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Appleby and Brough was highest in the year to July 2024 (472 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (288). Over the whole period it rose 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 355 | 50.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 423 | 59.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 472 | 66.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 438 | 61.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 420 | 59.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 375 | 53.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 49.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 364 | 51.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 288 | 40.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Appleby and Brough over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and other theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +12% |
| Drugs | 34 | 4.8 | 1.47 | +10% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -37% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -39% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +25% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.31 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.1 | 0.07 | -60% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Appleby and Brough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Appleby and Brough recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Appleby and Brough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Appleby and Brough recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Appleby and Brough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Appleby and Brough recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Appleby and Brough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Appleby and Brough recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Appleby and Brough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Appleby and Brough recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Appleby and Brough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Appleby and Brough recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Appleby and Brough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Appleby and Brough recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Appleby and Brough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Appleby and Brough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Appleby and Brough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Appleby and Brough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Appleby and Brough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Appleby and Brough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Appleby and Brough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Appleby and Brough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Appleby and Brough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Appleby and Brough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Appleby and Brough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Appleby and Brough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Appleby and Brough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen and Tebay | 284 | 71.0 | +42% |
| Eden and Lyvennet Vale | 234 | 41.2 | -18% |
| Eamont and Shap | 269 | 64.2 | +28% |
| Penrith South | 1,222 | 117.9 | +135% |
| Alston and Fellside | 254 | 38.5 | -23% |
| Penrith North | 404 | 52.1 | +4% |
| Greystoke and Ullswater | 186 | 43.0 | -14% |
| Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale | 368 | 42.1 | -16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Appleby and Brough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Scattergate Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 22 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 17 |
| On or near Castlehill Road | 15 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 14 |
| On or near Long Marton Road | 14 |
| On or near Low Wiend | 13 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
| On or near Glebe Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Appleby and Brough over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 13.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.3% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Appleby and Brough has an estimated population of 7,074. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Appleby and Brough sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Appleby and Brough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Appleby and Brough a safe place to live?
Appleby and Brough recorded 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Appleby and Brough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (37).
Is crime in Appleby and Brough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Appleby and Brough was down 16% on the year before: 355 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 423 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Appleby and Brough?
Appleby and Brough is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Appleby and Brough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.