Crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington: statistics, rates and trends

349 crimes were recorded in Cleator Moor East and Frizington in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 180 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cleator Moor East and Frizington has the 2,682nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington was highest in the year to July 2020 (493 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (349). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-65%) and public order (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 51.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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 down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Cleator Moor East and Frizington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cleator Moor East and Frizington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cleator Moor East and Frizington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cleator Moor East and Frizington.

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 Cleator Moor East and Frizington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cleator Moor East and Frizington 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.

Cleator Moor East and Frizington has an estimated population of 6,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cleator Moor East and Frizington sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Cleator Moor East and Frizington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.