Crime in Harrington: statistics, rates and trends
516 crimes were recorded in Harrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Harrington
- Questions about crime in Harrington
- About this data
516 crimes were recorded in Harrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 246 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harrington has the 2,217th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harrington | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 516 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.1 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,361 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harrington was highest in the year to July 2020 (707 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (516). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 516 | 70.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 558 | 75.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 538 | 73.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 661 | 89.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 675 | 91.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 606 | 82.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 707 | 96.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 667 | 90.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 656 | 89.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harrington 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+95%) and criminal damage and arson (+60%). The largest falls were in burglary (-74%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 33.4 | 0.98 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 9.8 | 1.44 | +60% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.6 | 0.67 | +95% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -27% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 1.16 | -25% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 1.9 | 0.12 | -26% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 0.38 | -74% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harrington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harrington recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harrington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harrington recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harrington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harrington recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harrington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harrington recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harrington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harrington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harrington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harrington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harrington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harrington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harrington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harrington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harrington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harrington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harrington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harrington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harrington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harrington 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harrington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harrington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harrington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harrington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harrington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 663 | 98.1 | +40% |
| St Michael's | 780 | 165.1 | +136% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 953 | 122.2 | +74% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -49% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | +24% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -60% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 436 | 72.5 | +3% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,272 | 168.9 | +141% |
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 Harrington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A597 | 34 |
| On or near Winscales Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Coronation Drive | 29 |
| On or near Northcote Street | 22 |
| On or near Pearl Road | 21 |
| On or near Salterbeck Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Joseph Noble Road | 15 |
| On or near Rectory Close | 14 |
| On or near Hillary Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harrington 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 | 209 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.5% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
Harrington has an estimated population of 7,361. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harrington sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harrington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% |
Is Harrington a safe place to live?
Harrington recorded 70.1 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 Harrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (72).
Is crime in Harrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harrington was down 8% on the year before: 516 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harrington?
Harrington 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 Harrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.