Crime in Cleator Moor West: statistics, rates and trends
476 crimes were recorded in Cleator Moor West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cleator Moor West
- Questions about crime in Cleator Moor West
- About this data
476 crimes were recorded in Cleator Moor West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cleator Moor West has the 1,723rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cleator Moor West | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 476 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,710 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cleator Moor West was highest in the year to July 2021 (596 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (396). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 476 | 83.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 470 | 82.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 88.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 493 | 86.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 505 | 88.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 596 | 104.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 103.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 510 | 89.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 396 | 69.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cleator Moor West 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+41%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in other crime (-55%) and violence and sexual offences (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 36.6 | 1.07 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 12.1 | 1.78 | +41% |
| Public order | 63 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -6% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +33% |
| Drugs | 23 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +109% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.8 | 1.80 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +14% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cleator Moor West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cleator Moor West recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cleator Moor West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cleator Moor West recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cleator Moor West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cleator Moor West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cleator Moor West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cleator Moor West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cleator Moor West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cleator Moor West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cleator Moor West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cleator Moor West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cleator Moor West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cleator Moor West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cleator Moor West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cleator Moor West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cleator Moor West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cleator Moor West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cleator Moor West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cleator Moor West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cleator Moor West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cleator Moor West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cleator Moor West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cleator Moor West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cleator Moor West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cleator Moor West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cleator Moor West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cleator Moor West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleator Moor West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | -30% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 276 | 59.7 | -28% |
| Mirehouse | 347 | 64.6 | -23% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 436 | 72.5 | -13% |
| Egremont | 541 | 88.8 | +7% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,272 | 168.9 | +103% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -66% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -57% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Duke Street | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Holden Place | 30 |
| On or near Sea View Place | 25 |
| On or near Todholes Road | 21 |
| On or near Whitehaven Road | 16 |
| On or near Back Ennerdale Road | 15 |
| On or near Layfield Lane | 13 |
| On or near Little Croft | 12 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cleator Moor West 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 | 198 | 41.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Cleator Moor West has an estimated population of 5,710. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cleator Moor West sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cleator Moor West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.2% |
Is Cleator Moor West a safe place to live?
Cleator Moor West recorded 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Cleator Moor West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (69).
Is crime in Cleator Moor West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleator Moor West was up 1% on the year before: 476 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 470 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cleator Moor West?
Cleator Moor West 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 Cleator Moor West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.