Crime in Harraby South: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Harraby South in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harraby South at a glance
- Crime trends in Harraby South
- Types of crime in Harraby South
- Harraby South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harraby South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harraby South
- Population and deprivation in Harraby South
- Questions about crime in Harraby South
- About this data
295 crimes were recorded in Harraby South in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 169 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harraby South has the 2,088th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harraby South | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 295 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,017 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harraby South was highest in the year to July 2020 (498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (295). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 295 | 73.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 311 | 77.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 350 | 87.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 295 | 73.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 355 | 88.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 387 | 96.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 498 | 124.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 420 | 104.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 325 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harraby South 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 other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 42.1 | 1.23 | +10% |
| Public order | 33 | 8.2 | 1.24 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -46% |
| Other crime | 16 | 4.0 | 1.89 | +23% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.5 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +17% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.28 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -64% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.30 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harraby South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harraby South recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 57.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harraby South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harraby South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harraby South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harraby South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harraby South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harraby South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harraby South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harraby South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harraby South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harraby South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harraby South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harraby South recorded 7 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 down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harraby South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harraby South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harraby South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harraby South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harraby South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harraby South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harraby South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harraby South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harraby South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harraby South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harraby South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harraby South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harraby South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harraby South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harraby South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harraby North | 794 | 101.3 | +38% |
| Wetheral | 526 | 54.0 | -26% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | +12% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | +29% |
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +200% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +45% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +511% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | +32% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haig Road | 41 |
| On or near Atkinson Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Cherry Lane | 21 |
| On or near Semple Road | 20 |
| On or near Blundell Road | 18 |
| On or near Burnett Road | 14 |
| On or near Hayton Road | 13 |
| On or near Dale End Road | 12 |
| On or near Welsh Road | 12 |
| On or near Ashford Way | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harraby South 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 | 135 | 45.8% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 14.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 14.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
Harraby South has an estimated population of 4,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harraby South sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harraby South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.3% |
Is Harraby South a safe place to live?
Harraby South recorded 73.4 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 Harraby South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (33).
Is crime in Harraby South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harraby South was down 5% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 311 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harraby South?
Harraby South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.