Crime in Bransty: statistics, rates and trends
137 crimes were recorded in Bransty in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (72), other theft (14) and other crime (12) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bransty | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 137 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.3 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,673 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bransty peaked in the year to August 2018 (282 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (124). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 137 | 29.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 124 | 26.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 35.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 128 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 190 | 40.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 198 | 42.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 221 | 47.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 233 | 49.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 282 | 60.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 15.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bransty.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bransty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +153% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +491% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +122% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | +19% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | +103% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +178% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | +92% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | +145% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Bransty over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Whitehaven” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitehaven | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Brayton Road | 12 |
| On or near Bank Road | 7 |
| On or near The Close | 7 |
| On or near Fern Grove | 5 |
| On or near Crosfield Road | 4 |
| On or near Hugh Street | 4 |
| On or near Ladypit Terrace | 4 |
| On or near Commodore Street | 3 |
Of the 135 crimes in Bransty with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 2 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 53 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 14.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 11.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
Bransty has an estimated population of 4,673 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (5.5%, against 20.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bransty average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bransty | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bransty a safe place to live?
Bransty recorded 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bransty?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Bransty going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bransty was up 10% on the year before: 137 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 124 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bransty?
About 4,673 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bransty?
Bransty 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.