Crime in Cockermouth South: statistics, rates and trends

190 crimes were recorded in Cockermouth South in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cockermouth South has the 3,810th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cockermouth South was highest in the year to July 2020 (220 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (132). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 Cockermouth South 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cockermouth South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cockermouth South recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cockermouth South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cockermouth South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cockermouth South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cockermouth South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cockermouth South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cockermouth South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cockermouth South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cockermouth South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cockermouth South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cockermouth South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cockermouth South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cockermouth South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cockermouth South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cockermouth South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cockermouth South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cockermouth South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cockermouth South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cockermouth South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cockermouth South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cockermouth South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cockermouth South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cockermouth South.

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 Cockermouth South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cockermouth South 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.

Cockermouth South has an estimated population of 6,797. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cockermouth South sits in decile 8.9, less 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 Cockermouth South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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