Crime in Currock: statistics, rates and trends
1,372 crimes were recorded in Currock in the 12 months to July 2026, 220.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
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1,372 crimes were recorded in Currock in the 12 months to July 2026, 220.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 607 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Currock has the 156th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Currock | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,372 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 220.5 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,221 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Currock was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,296). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,372 | 220.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,405 | 225.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,469 | 236.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,453 | 233.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,511 | 242.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,296 | 208.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,530 | 245.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,739 | 279.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,610 | 258.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 144 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Currock 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+58%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%) and vehicle crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 97.6 | 2.85 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 23.1 | 2.79 | -9% |
| Public order | 136 | 21.9 | 3.29 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 19.8 | 2.92 | +31% |
| Other theft | 84 | 13.5 | 2.11 | +31% |
| Drugs | 69 | 11.1 | 3.39 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -63% |
| Burglary | 38 | 6.1 | 1.73 | +58% |
| Other crime | 38 | 6.1 | 2.89 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 4.2 | 5.08 | +53% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 3.9 | 3.97 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.5 | 0.72 | -45% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Currock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Currock recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (97.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Currock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Currock recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Currock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Currock recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Currock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Currock recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Currock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Currock recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Currock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Currock recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Currock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Currock recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Currock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Currock recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Currock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Currock recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Currock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Currock recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Currock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Currock recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Currock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Currock recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Currock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Currock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Currock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Currock recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Currock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Currock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Currock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -63% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | -57% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | -52% |
| Harraby North | 794 | 101.3 | -54% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +104% |
| Harraby South | 295 | 73.4 | -67% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | -56% |
| Stanwix Urban | 294 | 48.2 | -78% |
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 Currock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Collier Lane | 230 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near Currock Street | 56 |
| On or near Rose Court | 54 |
| On or near Barrock Street | 47 |
| On or near Blake Street | 47 |
| On or near Millbank Court | 45 |
| On or near Alton Street | 32 |
| On or near Watson Street | 31 |
| On or near Currock Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Currock 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 | 494 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 15.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 161 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.8% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
Currock has an estimated population of 6,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Currock sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Currock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.1% |
Is Currock a safe place to live?
Currock recorded 220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Currock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (144).
Is crime in Currock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Currock was down 2% on the year before: 1,372 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,405 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Currock?
Currock 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 Currock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.