Crime in Harrington: statistics, rates and trends
528 crimes were recorded in Harrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Harrington
- Types of crime in Harrington
- Harrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harrington
- Demographics of Harrington
- Questions about crime in Harrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), criminal damage and arson (70) and shoplifting (50) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,151st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Harrington | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 528 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.7 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,361 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Harrington of any year here (528 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 528 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 561 | 76.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 648 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 691 | 93.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 596 | 81.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 703 | 95.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 677 | 92.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 655 | 89.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harrington recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 50 and criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 33.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.8 | 8.5 | +150% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harrington; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +43% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +130% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +69% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -51% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | +20% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -59% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +4% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +142% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Harrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A597” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A597 | 33 |
| On or near Winscales Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Coronation Drive | 24 |
| On or near Northcote Street | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Salterbeck Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Pearl Road | 18 |
| On or near Hillary Close | 16 |
| On or near Joseph Noble Road | 14 |
| On or near Rectory Close | 14 |
Of the 513 crimes in Harrington with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Harrington has an estimated population of 7,361 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harrington average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Harrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Harrington a safe place to live?
Harrington recorded 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,151st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Harrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (70).
Is crime in Harrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrington was down 1% on the year before: 528 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harrington?
About 7,361 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harrington?
Harrington 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.