Crime in Harraby North: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Harraby North in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harraby North at a glance
- Crime trends in Harraby North
- Types of crime in Harraby North
- Harraby North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harraby North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harraby North
- Population and deprivation in Harraby North
- Questions about crime in Harraby North
- About this data
794 crimes were recorded in Harraby North in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 371 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harraby North has the 1,212th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harraby North | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 794 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.3 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,841 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harraby North was highest in the year to July 2019 (995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (751). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 794 | 101.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 882 | 112.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 751 | 95.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 807 | 102.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 882 | 112.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 856 | 109.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 900 | 114.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 995 | 126.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 919 | 117.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harraby North 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+31%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and anti-social behaviour (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 47.3 | 1.38 | -8% |
| Public order | 102 | 13.0 | 1.96 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 10.5 | 1.54 | -12% |
| Drugs | 67 | 8.5 | 2.61 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -49% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 4.1 | 0.49 | -56% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +41% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.7 | 1.71 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harraby North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harraby North recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harraby North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harraby North recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harraby North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harraby North recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harraby North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harraby North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harraby North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harraby North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harraby North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harraby North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harraby North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harraby North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harraby North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harraby North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harraby North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harraby North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harraby North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harraby North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harraby North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harraby North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harraby North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harraby North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harraby North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harraby North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harraby North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harraby North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harraby North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harraby North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harraby North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harraby South | 295 | 73.4 | -27% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | -6% |
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +118% |
| Wetheral | 526 | 54.0 | -47% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | -19% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +5% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +343% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | -4% |
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 Harraby North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brunel Way | 104 |
| On or near Beverley Rise | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Eldon Drive | 38 |
| On or near Police Station | 35 |
| On or near Chertsey Mount | 33 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Pennine Way | 24 |
| On or near Herbert Street | 23 |
| On or near Whinsmoor Drive | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harraby North 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 | 240 | 30.2% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 19.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 13.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 5.0% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
Harraby North has an estimated population of 7,841. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harraby North sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harraby North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Harraby North a safe place to live?
Harraby North recorded 101.3 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 Harraby North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (102).
Is crime in Harraby North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harraby North was down 10% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 882 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harraby North?
Harraby North 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 Harraby North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.