Crime in Egremont North and St Bees: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Egremont North and St Bees in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Egremont North and St Bees at a glance
- Crime trends in Egremont North and St Bees
- Types of crime in Egremont North and St Bees
- Egremont North and St Bees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Egremont North and St Bees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Egremont North and St Bees
- Population and deprivation in Egremont North and St Bees
- Questions about crime in Egremont North and St Bees
- About this data
276 crimes were recorded in Egremont North and St Bees in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Egremont North and St Bees has the 2,606th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Egremont North and St Bees | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 276 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,621 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Egremont North and St Bees was highest in the year to July 2019 (336 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (219). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 276 | 59.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 219 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 237 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 328 | 71.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 259 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 284 | 61.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 241 | 52.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 336 | 72.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 224 | 48.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Egremont North and St Bees 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 criminal damage and arson (+39%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 31.6 | 0.92 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +39% |
| Public order | 26 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +18% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 3.0 | 0.20 | +8% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.6 | 1.23 | -14% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -86% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Egremont North and St Bees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Egremont North and St Bees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Egremont North and St Bees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Egremont North and St Bees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Egremont North and St Bees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Egremont North and St Bees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Egremont North and St Bees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Egremont North and St Bees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Egremont North and St Bees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Egremont North and St Bees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Egremont North and St Bees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Egremont North and St Bees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Egremont North and St Bees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Egremont North and St Bees recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Egremont North and St Bees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Egremont North and St Bees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Egremont North and St Bees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirehouse | 347 | 64.6 | +8% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,272 | 168.9 | +183% |
| Cleator Moor West | 476 | 83.4 | +40% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 436 | 72.5 | +21% |
| Egremont | 541 | 88.8 | +49% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -53% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | -3% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -40% |
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 Egremont North and St Bees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Langdale Close | 28 |
| On or near Ashness Close | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Kinniside Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Derwentwater Road | 16 |
| On or near Latrigg Road | 13 |
| On or near Wasdale Close | 11 |
| On or near Castlerigg Close | 9 |
| On or near Seacote Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Church Mews | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Egremont North and St Bees 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 | 129 | 46.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.6% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Egremont North and St Bees has an estimated population of 4,621. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Egremont North and St Bees sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Egremont North and St Bees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.1% |
Is Egremont North and St Bees a safe place to live?
Egremont North and St Bees recorded 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Egremont North and St Bees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (32).
Is crime in Egremont North and St Bees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Egremont North and St Bees was up 26% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 219 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Egremont North and St Bees?
Egremont North and St Bees 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 Egremont North and St Bees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.