Crime in Denton Holme: statistics, rates and trends
714 crimes were recorded in Denton Holme in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Denton Holme
- Questions about crime in Denton Holme
- About this data
714 crimes were recorded in Denton Holme in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 281 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Denton Holme has the 1,081st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Denton Holme | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 714 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.4 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,713 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Denton Holme was highest in the year to July 2023 (885 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (689). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 714 | 106.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 717 | 106.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 779 | 116.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 885 | 131.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 755 | 112.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 719 | 107.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 718 | 107.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 752 | 112.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 689 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Denton Holme 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 criminal damage and arson, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+29%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 41.9 | 1.22 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 13.1 | 1.93 | +16% |
| Public order | 75 | 11.2 | 1.68 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 11.2 | 1.35 | -1% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -5% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +113% |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -44% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.0 | 1.41 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.6 | 1.69 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 1.81 | +25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.44 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Denton Holme
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Denton Holme recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Denton Holme
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Denton Holme recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Denton Holme
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Denton Holme recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Denton Holme
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Denton Holme recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Denton Holme
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Denton Holme recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Denton Holme
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Denton Holme recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Denton Holme
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Denton Holme recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Denton Holme
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Denton Holme recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Denton Holme
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Denton Holme recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 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.
Vehicle crime in Denton Holme
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Denton Holme recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Denton Holme
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Denton Holme recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Denton Holme
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Denton Holme recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Denton Holme
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Denton Holme recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Denton Holme
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Denton Holme recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Denton Holme, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Denton Holme.
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 Denton Holme over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Prescott Road | 45 |
| On or near Morley Street | 27 |
| On or near East Nelson Street | 26 |
| On or near Dowbeck Road | 21 |
| On or near Northumberland Street | 19 |
| On or near Elm Street | 19 |
| On or near Charlotte Street | 18 |
| On or near Cumberland Street | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Denton Holme 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 | 272 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
Denton Holme has an estimated population of 6,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Denton Holme sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Denton Holme |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Denton Holme a safe place to live?
Denton Holme recorded 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Denton Holme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (88).
Is crime in Denton Holme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denton Holme was almost unchanged on the year before: 714 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 717 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Denton Holme?
Denton Holme 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 Denton Holme. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.