Crime in Castle, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
2,682 crimes were recorded in Castle, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 448.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Castle, Cumberland
- Castle, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Cumberland
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Castle, Cumberland
- About this data
2,682 crimes were recorded in Castle, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 448.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,018 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Cumberland has the 23rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,682 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 448.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,975 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,105 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,972). 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 | 2,682 | 448.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,221 | 371.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,349 | 393.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,310 | 386.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,682 | 448.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,972 | 330.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,593 | 434.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,105 | 519.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,911 | 487.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 264 |
| June 2026 | 226 |
| May 2026 | 279 |
| April 2026 | 300 |
| March 2026 | 263 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 186 |
| December 2025 | 167 |
| November 2025 | 206 |
| October 2025 | 190 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
| August 2025 | 213 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, Cumberland 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+46%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-28%) and other crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,018 | 170.4 | 4.98 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 388 | 64.9 | 7.84 | +24% |
| Public order | 357 | 59.7 | 8.99 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 36.2 | 2.36 | -28% |
| Drugs | 182 | 30.5 | 9.32 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 28.5 | 4.20 | +43% |
| Other theft | 117 | 19.6 | 3.06 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 7.2 | 8.74 | -7% |
| Other crime | 40 | 6.7 | 3.17 | -15% |
| Burglary | 38 | 6.4 | 1.80 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 6.4 | 6.55 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 4.4 | 2.58 | +53% |
| Robbery | 20 | 3.3 | 2.48 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Cumberland recorded 1,018 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (170.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Cumberland recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Cumberland recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Cumberland recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Cumberland recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Cumberland recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Cumberland recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Cumberland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Cumberland recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Cumberland recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Cumberland recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Cumberland recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Cumberland recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, Cumberland recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Cumberland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Cumberland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | -76% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | -78% |
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | -51% |
| Belle Vue | 507 | 71.5 | -84% |
| Stanwix Urban | 294 | 48.2 | -89% |
| Yewdale | 325 | 56.8 | -87% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | -79% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -82% |
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 Castle, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Crescent | 283 |
| On or near Bank Street | 260 |
| On or near Scotch Street | 204 |
| On or near Clift Street | 147 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 120 |
| On or near Parking Area | 119 |
| On or near Citadel Row | 114 |
| On or near Friars Court | 95 |
| On or near Albert Street | 95 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, Cumberland 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 | 772 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 547 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 419 | 15.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 262 | 9.8% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 164 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 119 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 84 | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% |
Castle, Cumberland has an estimated population of 5,975. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Cumberland sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 45.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
Is Castle, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Castle, Cumberland recorded 448.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,018 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (388).
Is crime in Castle, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Cumberland was up 21% on the year before: 2,682 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Cumberland?
Castle, Cumberland 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 Castle, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.