Crime in Cockermouth North: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Cockermouth North in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cockermouth North at a glance
- Crime trends in Cockermouth North
- Types of crime in Cockermouth North
- Cockermouth North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cockermouth North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cockermouth North
- Demographics of Cockermouth North
- Questions about crime in Cockermouth North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), public order (34) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,008th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cockermouth North | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 284 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,622 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cockermouth North of any year here (284 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 284 | 50.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 313 | 55.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 415 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 501 | 89.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 394 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 443 | 78.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 527 | 93.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 423 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and shoplifting (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 31, while anti-social behaviour fell from 25 to 20 and violence and sexual offences fell from 173 to 140.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 24.9 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 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.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cockermouth North; the highest is St John's and Great Clifton (120.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cockermouth North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -43% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -31% |
| Bothel and Wharrels | 284 | 45.4 | -10% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +75% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +91% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +139% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | +71% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Cockermouth North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Street” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Street | 28 |
| On or near Croftside | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Main Street | 14 |
| On or near Market Place | 12 |
| On or near Castlegate Drive | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Langdale Drive | 10 |
| On or near St Helens Street | 10 |
| On or near Bridge Street Close | 8 |
Of the 264 crimes in Cockermouth North with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Cockermouth North has an estimated population of 5,622 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cockermouth North average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cockermouth North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cockermouth North a safe place to live?
Cockermouth North recorded 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,008th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cockermouth North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (34).
Is crime in Cockermouth North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockermouth North was down 9% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cockermouth North?
About 5,622 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cockermouth North?
Cockermouth North 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.