Crime in Egremont North and St Bees: statistics, rates and trends
275 crimes were recorded in Egremont North and St Bees in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Egremont North and St Bees
- Questions about crime in Egremont North and St Bees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (148), criminal damage and arson (30) and public order (27) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,635th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Egremont North and St Bees | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 275 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,621 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Egremont North and St Bees peaked in the year to August 2019 (341 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 275 | 59.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 215 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 316 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 261 | 56.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 279 | 60.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 255 | 55.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 341 | 73.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 226 | 48.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (33% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 103 to 148 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 32.0 | 34.2 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Egremont North and St Bees; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Egremont North and St Bees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +9% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +191% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +37% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +25% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +48% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -51% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | -5% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Egremont North and St Bees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashness Close” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashness Close | 28 |
| On or near Langdale Close | 24 |
| On or near Derwentwater Road | 17 |
| On or near Kinniside Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Latrigg Road | 14 |
| On or near Seacote Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Pearson Close | 10 |
| On or near Wasdale Close | 10 |
| On or near Castlerigg Close | 9 |
Of the 262 crimes in Egremont North and St Bees with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 54.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 15.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Egremont North and St Bees has an estimated population of 4,621 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Egremont North and St Bees average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Egremont North and St Bees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Egremont North and St Bees a safe place to live?
Egremont North and St Bees recorded 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,635th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Egremont North and St Bees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in Egremont North and St Bees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Egremont North and St Bees was up 28% on the year before: 275 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Egremont North and St Bees?
About 4,621 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Egremont North and St Bees?
Egremont North and St Bees 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.