Crime in Bothel and Wharrels: statistics, rates and trends
279 crimes were recorded in Bothel and Wharrels in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bothel and Wharrels
- Questions about crime in Bothel and Wharrels
- About this data
279 crimes were recorded in Bothel and Wharrels in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bothel and Wharrels has the 3,258th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bothel and Wharrels | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 279 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,259 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bothel and Wharrels was highest in the year to July 2020 (322 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (211). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 279 | 44.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 259 | 41.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 262 | 41.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 277 | 44.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 312 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 308 | 49.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 51.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 211 | 33.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 274 | 43.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bothel and Wharrels 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 20.6 | 0.60 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +21% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.0 | 1.13 | +150% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.4 | 0.49 | +67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.3 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +14% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bothel and Wharrels
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bothel and Wharrels
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bothel and Wharrels
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bothel and Wharrels
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bothel and Wharrels
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bothel and Wharrels
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bothel and Wharrels
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bothel and Wharrels
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bothel and Wharrels
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bothel and Wharrels
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bothel and Wharrels
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bothel and Wharrels
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bothel and Wharrels recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bothel and Wharrels, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bothel and Wharrels.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bothel and Wharrels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth North | 281 | 50.0 | +12% |
| Cockermouth South | 190 | 28.0 | -37% |
| Aspatria | 187 | 56.3 | +26% |
| Keswick | 340 | 72.3 | +62% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 263 | 32.3 | -28% |
| Maryport North | 656 | 101.6 | +128% |
| Maryport South | 463 | 88.1 | +98% |
| Wigton | 506 | 63.0 | +41% |
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 Bothel and Wharrels over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Carlislegate Lane | 28 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Butts Meadow | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Spoonygreen Lane | 11 |
| On or near Battery Lonning | 10 |
| On or near Ashcroft Close | 8 |
| On or near Sun Croft | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bothel and Wharrels 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 | 112 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.2% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Bothel and Wharrels has an estimated population of 6,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bothel and Wharrels sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bothel and Wharrels |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Bothel and Wharrels a safe place to live?
Bothel and Wharrels recorded 44.6 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 Bothel and Wharrels?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Bothel and Wharrels going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bothel and Wharrels was up 8% on the year before: 279 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 259 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bothel and Wharrels?
Bothel and Wharrels 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 Bothel and Wharrels. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.