Crime in Botcherby: statistics, rates and trends
637 crimes were recorded in Botcherby in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Botcherby
- Questions about crime in Botcherby
- About this data
637 crimes were recorded in Botcherby in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 351 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Botcherby has the 1,374th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Botcherby | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 637 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.8 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,722 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Botcherby was highest in the year to July 2022 (712 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (622). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 637 | 94.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 669 | 99.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 622 | 92.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 663 | 98.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 712 | 105.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 707 | 105.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 703 | 104.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 682 | 101.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 690 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Botcherby 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and drugs (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 52.2 | 1.53 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.2 | 1.36 | -7% |
| Public order | 54 | 8.0 | 1.21 | -19% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -3% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.3 | 1.55 | -4% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.8 | 0.86 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.5 | 0.16 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.5 | 0.31 | +112% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.8 | 1.84 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.2 | 1.45 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Botcherby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Botcherby recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 55.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Botcherby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Botcherby recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Botcherby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Botcherby recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Botcherby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Botcherby recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Botcherby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Botcherby recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Botcherby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Botcherby recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Botcherby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Botcherby recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Botcherby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Botcherby recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Botcherby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Botcherby recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Botcherby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Botcherby recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Botcherby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Botcherby recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Botcherby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Botcherby recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Botcherby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Botcherby recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Botcherby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Botcherby recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Botcherby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Botcherby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Botcherby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +133% |
| Harraby North | 794 | 101.3 | +7% |
| Harraby South | 295 | 73.4 | -23% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -13% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +374% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +12% |
| Stanwix Urban | 294 | 48.2 | -49% |
| Wetheral | 526 | 54.0 | -43% |
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 Botcherby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Botcherby Avenue | 37 |
| On or near River Street | 36 |
| On or near Bedstone Place | 32 |
| On or near Lismore Street | 29 |
| On or near Whimbrel Drive | 25 |
| On or near Eldred Street | 23 |
| On or near Ennerdale Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Millers Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Applewood Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Botcherby 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 | 249 | 39.1% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 19.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 16.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
Botcherby has an estimated population of 6,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Botcherby sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Botcherby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.0% |
Is Botcherby a safe place to live?
Botcherby recorded 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Botcherby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (62).
Is crime in Botcherby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Botcherby was down 5% on the year before: 637 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 669 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Botcherby?
Botcherby 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 Botcherby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.