Crime in Cleator Moor West: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Cleator Moor West in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cleator Moor West at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleator Moor West
- Types of crime in Cleator Moor West
- Cleator Moor West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleator Moor West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleator Moor West
- Demographics of Cleator Moor West
- Questions about crime in Cleator Moor West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), criminal damage and arson (71) and public order (60) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cleator Moor West | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 466 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,710 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cleator Moor West peaked in the year to August 2020 (632 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (395). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 466 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 85.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 500 | 87.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 501 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 506 | 88.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 560 | 98.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 632 | 110.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 514 | 90.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 395 | 69.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleator Moor West recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (84% above the national rate) and public order (58% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and other theft (40% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 71, while anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 37.0 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Public order | 60 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Drugs | 23 | 4.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cleator Moor West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | -31% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | -27% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | -20% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | -9% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +8% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +112% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -64% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Cleator Moor West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holden Place” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holden Place | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Duke Street | 28 |
| On or near Sea View Place | 24 |
| On or near Todholes Road | 22 |
| On or near Whitehaven Road | 16 |
| On or near Back Ennerdale Road | 14 |
| On or near Layfield Lane | 13 |
| On or near Longbarrow | 12 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 12 |
Of the 429 crimes in Cleator Moor West with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 18.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Cleator Moor West has an estimated population of 5,710 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleator Moor West average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cleator Moor West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleator Moor West a safe place to live?
Cleator Moor West recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,775th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Cleator Moor West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (71).
Is crime in Cleator Moor West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleator Moor West was down 4% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleator Moor West?
About 5,710 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleator Moor West?
Cleator Moor West 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.