Crime in Gosforth, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
230 crimes were recorded in Gosforth, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gosforth, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Gosforth, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Gosforth, Cumberland
- Gosforth, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gosforth, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gosforth, Cumberland
- Demographics of Gosforth, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Gosforth, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), other theft (39) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,467th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gosforth, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 230 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,823 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gosforth, Cumberland peaked in the year to August 2020 (271 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (189). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 230 | 39.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 260 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 254 | 43.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 189 | 32.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 224 | 38.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 42.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 271 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 256 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 194 | 33.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 27 and other theft fell from 52 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Other theft | 39 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gosforth, Cumberland; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gosforth, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +122% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | +51% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +107% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | +43% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +64% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +88% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +339% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Gosforth, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pelham Drive” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pelham Drive | 31 |
| On or near Croft Head Road | 25 |
| On or near The Bridles | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Albert Street | 9 |
| On or near Whole House Road | 8 |
| On or near Meadowfield Grove | 7 |
| On or near Santon Way | 7 |
| On or near Beck Close | 6 |
Of the 226 crimes in Gosforth, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 31% 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 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
Gosforth, Cumberland has an estimated population of 5,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gosforth, Cumberland average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gosforth, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gosforth, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,467th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gosforth, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (39).
Is crime in Gosforth, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gosforth, Cumberland was down 12% on the year before: 230 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gosforth, Cumberland?
About 5,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gosforth, Cumberland?
Gosforth, Cumberland 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.