Crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Cleator Moor East and Frizington in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- Types of crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- Cleator Moor East and Frizington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- Demographics of Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- Questions about crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (178), criminal damage and arson (43) and public order (31) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cleator Moor East and Frizington | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 339 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,015 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington of any year here (339 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 339 | 56.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 435 | 72.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 443 | 73.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 367 | 61.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 448 | 74.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 82.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 476 | 79.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 455 | 75.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 437 | 72.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (23% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 40 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 210 to 178.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 29.6 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cleator Moor East and Frizington; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleator Moor East and Frizington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +45% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +32% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +15% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -48% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | +6% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -38% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +207% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Cleator Moor East and Frizington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moor Place” and “Parking Area” (37 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moor Place | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 28 |
| On or near Summergrove Park | 16 |
| On or near Quarry Road | 14 |
| On or near Lindow Street | 13 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 12 |
| On or near Lingla Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Frizington Road | 10 |
| On or near Keir Hardie Avenue | 10 |
Of the 326 crimes in Cleator Moor East and Frizington with a recorded outcome, 18% 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 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 17.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 8.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Cleator Moor East and Frizington has an estimated population of 6,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleator Moor East and Frizington average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cleator Moor East and Frizington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleator Moor East and Frizington a safe place to live?
Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (43).
Is crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington was down 22% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 435 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleator Moor East and Frizington?
About 6,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleator Moor East and Frizington?
Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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.