Crime in Belah: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Belah in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
442 crimes were recorded in Belah in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belah has the 2,298th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belah | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 442 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,473 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belah was highest in the year to July 2026 (442 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (307). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 442 | 68.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 366 | 56.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 387 | 59.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 316 | 48.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 426 | 65.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 373 | 57.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 391 | 60.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 307 | 47.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 341 | 52.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belah 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.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+73%) and violence and sexual offences (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 29.8 | 0.87 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 9.6 | 1.16 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +73% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -10% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +11% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.3 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.1 | 0.20 | +5% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belah
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belah recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belah
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belah recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belah
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belah recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belah
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belah recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belah
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belah recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belah
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belah recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belah
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belah recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belah
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belah recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belah
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belah recorded 7 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 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belah
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belah recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belah
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belah recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belah
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belah recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belah
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belah recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belah
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belah recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belah, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belah.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwix Urban | 294 | 48.2 | -29% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +557% |
| Belle Vue | 507 | 71.5 | +5% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +56% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | +39% |
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +223% |
| Yewdale | 325 | 56.8 | -17% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | +42% |
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 Belah over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kenway Road | 53 |
| On or near Mountain View | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Rodor Close | 18 |
| On or near Caird Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Garrett Way | 17 |
| On or near Leabank Road | 14 |
| On or near Parkside | 14 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belah 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 | 143 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 14.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.4% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Belah has an estimated population of 6,473. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belah sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belah |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Belah a safe place to live?
Belah recorded 68.3 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 Belah?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (62).
Is crime in Belah going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belah was up 21% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belah?
Belah 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 Belah. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.