Crime in Denton Holme: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Denton Holme in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Denton Holme at a glance
- Crime trends in Denton Holme
- Types of crime in Denton Holme
- Denton Holme compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Denton Holme
- What happened after crimes were reported in Denton Holme
- Demographics of Denton Holme
- Questions about crime in Denton Holme
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (276), criminal damage and arson (82) and public order (74) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,163rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Denton Holme | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 694 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,713 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Denton Holme peaked in the year to August 2023 (873 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (675). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 694 | 103.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 734 | 109.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 773 | 115.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 873 | 130.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 766 | 114.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 716 | 106.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 714 | 106.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 765 | 114.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 675 | 100.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Denton Holme recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (81% above the national rate), public order (65% above the national rate) and other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and vehicle crime (37% below). On the year before, public order rose from 58 to 74 and drugs rose from 25 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 22 and other crime fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 41.1 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 12.2 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 74 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 10.9 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Denton Holme; the highest is Castle, Cumberland (454.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Stanwix Urban (47.7).
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Denton Holme over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Prescott Road | 42 |
| On or near Morley Street | 27 |
| On or near East Nelson Street | 25 |
| On or near Northumberland Street | 22 |
| On or near Dowbeck Road | 21 |
| On or near Charlotte Street | 19 |
| On or near Weardale Road | 19 |
| On or near Elm Street | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
Of the 672 crimes in Denton Holme with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 265 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Denton Holme has an estimated population of 6,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Denton Holme average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Denton Holme | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Denton Holme a safe place to live?
Denton Holme recorded 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,163rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Denton Holme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (82).
Is crime in Denton Holme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denton Holme was down 5% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 734 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Denton Holme?
About 6,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Denton Holme?
Denton Holme 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.