Crime in Cockermouth South: statistics, rates and trends
195 crimes were recorded in Cockermouth South in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cockermouth South at a glance
- Crime trends in Cockermouth South
- Types of crime in Cockermouth South
- Cockermouth South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cockermouth South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cockermouth South
- Demographics of Cockermouth South
- Questions about crime in Cockermouth South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), public order (20) and other theft (19) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,799th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cockermouth South | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 195 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.7 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,797 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cockermouth South peaked in the year to August 2020 (231 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 195 | 28.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 153 | 22.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 163 | 24.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 175 | 25.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 196 | 28.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 190 | 28.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 231 | 34.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 209 | 30.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 146 | 21.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 87 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 14.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cockermouth South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cockermouth South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth North | 284 | 50.5 | +76% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | +21% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +321% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +208% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | +200% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +237% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +475% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +257% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Cockermouth South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near A5086 | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near A66 | 12 |
| On or near Sonnet Way | 9 |
| On or near Ballad Close | 8 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Market Street | 7 |
| On or near Main Street | 6 |
| On or near Simonscales Lane | 6 |
Of the 191 crimes in Cockermouth South with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Cockermouth South has an estimated population of 6,797 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cockermouth South average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cockermouth South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cockermouth South a safe place to live?
Cockermouth South recorded 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,799th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cockermouth South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (20).
Is crime in Cockermouth South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockermouth South was up 27% on the year before: 195 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 153 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cockermouth South?
About 6,797 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cockermouth South?
Cockermouth South 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.