Crime in Botcherby: statistics, rates and trends
647 crimes were recorded in Botcherby in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Botcherby at a glance
- Crime trends in Botcherby
- Types of crime in Botcherby
- Botcherby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Botcherby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Botcherby
- Demographics of Botcherby
- Questions about crime in Botcherby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (353), criminal damage and arson (61) and public order (55) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Botcherby | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 647 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.3 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,722 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Botcherby peaked in the year to August 2022 (739 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (630). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 647 | 96.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 672 | 100.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 630 | 93.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 635 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 739 | 109.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 699 | 104.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 703 | 104.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 685 | 101.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 687 | 102.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
Compared with England and Wales, Botcherby recorded notably more other crime (62% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (53% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs fell from 30 to 20 and public order fell from 69 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 52.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 55 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Botcherby; the highest is Castle, Cumberland (454.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Stanwix Urban (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Botcherby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currock | 1,411 | 226.8 | +136% |
| Harraby North | 799 | 101.9 | +6% |
| Harraby South | 282 | 70.2 | -27% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -15% |
| Castle | 2,718 | 454.9 | +373% |
| Denton Holme | 694 | 103.4 | +7% |
| Stanwix Urban | 291 | 47.7 | -50% |
| Wetheral | 546 | 56.1 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Botcherby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “River Street” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near River Street | 36 |
| On or near Bedstone Place | 35 |
| On or near Botcherby Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Lismore Street | 28 |
| On or near Ennerdale Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Eldred Street | 26 |
| On or near Applewood Close | 23 |
| On or near Whimbrel Drive | 23 |
| On or near Millers Close | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
Of the 630 crimes in Botcherby with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 15.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Botcherby has an estimated population of 6,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), more social housing (21%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Botcherby average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Botcherby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Botcherby a safe place to live?
Botcherby recorded 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Botcherby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (61).
Is crime in Botcherby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Botcherby was down 4% on the year before: 647 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 672 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Botcherby?
About 6,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Botcherby?
Botcherby 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.