Crime in Bothel and Wharrels: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Bothel and Wharrels in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bothel and Wharrels at a glance
- Crime trends in Bothel and Wharrels
- Types of crime in Bothel and Wharrels
- Bothel and Wharrels compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bothel and Wharrels
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bothel and Wharrels
- Demographics of Bothel and Wharrels
- Questions about crime in Bothel and Wharrels
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (129), other theft (37) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bothel and Wharrels | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 284 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,259 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bothel and Wharrels peaked in the year to August 2020 (324 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 284 | 45.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 282 | 45.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 255 | 40.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 279 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 311 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 313 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 324 | 51.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 202 | 32.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 275 | 43.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 27 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 20.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bothel and Wharrels; the highest is Maryport North (96.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bothel and Wharrels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth North | 284 | 50.5 | +11% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -37% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | +33% |
| Keswick | 346 | 73.5 | +62% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -24% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +113% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +95% |
| Wigton | 494 | 61.5 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Bothel and Wharrels over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Butts Meadow | 19 |
| On or near Carlislegate Lane | 13 |
| On or near Howgill Close | 12 |
| On or near Spoonygreen Lane | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Ashcroft Close | 7 |
| On or near Battery Lonning | 7 |
Of the 274 crimes in Bothel and Wharrels with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% 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 | 107 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bothel and Wharrels has an estimated population of 6,259 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.5%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bothel and Wharrels average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bothel and Wharrels | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bothel and Wharrels a safe place to live?
Bothel and Wharrels recorded 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,223rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bothel and Wharrels?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (37).
Is crime in Bothel and Wharrels going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bothel and Wharrels was almost unchanged on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 282 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bothel and Wharrels?
About 6,259 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bothel and Wharrels?
Bothel and Wharrels 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.