Crime in Dearham and Broughton: statistics, rates and trends
282 crimes were recorded in Dearham and Broughton in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 45% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dearham and Broughton at a glance
- Crime trends in Dearham and Broughton
- Types of crime in Dearham and Broughton
- Dearham and Broughton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dearham and Broughton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dearham and Broughton
- Demographics of Dearham and Broughton
- Questions about crime in Dearham and Broughton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), criminal damage and arson (26), public order (22) and vehicle crime (22) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dearham and Broughton | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 282 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +45% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,142 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dearham and Broughton peaked in the year to August 2023 (293 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (194). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 282 | 34.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 194 | 23.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 239 | 29.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 293 | 36.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 268 | 32.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 288 | 35.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 262 | 32.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 255 | 31.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 267 | 32.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 125 to 149.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 18.3 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dearham and Broughton; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dearham and Broughton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +179% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +155% |
| Cockermouth North | 284 | 50.5 | +46% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -17% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | +75% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | +149% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +249% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +376% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Dearham and Broughton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highcroft Close” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highcroft Close | 17 |
| On or near Croft Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Lonsdale Close | 11 |
| On or near Westlands Farm Court | 11 |
| On or near Church Meadows | 10 |
| On or near Oakwrea Bank | 10 |
| On or near Towncroft | 9 |
| On or near Lonsdale View | 8 |
| On or near Main Street | 8 |
Of the 275 crimes in Dearham and Broughton with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 14.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Dearham and Broughton has an estimated population of 8,142 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dearham and Broughton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dearham and Broughton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dearham and Broughton a safe place to live?
Dearham and Broughton recorded 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dearham and Broughton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (26).
Is crime in Dearham and Broughton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dearham and Broughton was up 45% on the year before: 282 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 194 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dearham and Broughton?
About 8,142 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dearham and Broughton?
Dearham and Broughton 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.