Crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Hillcrest and Hensingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Types of crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Hillcrest and Hensingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Population and deprivation in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Questions about crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- About this data
436 crimes were recorded in Hillcrest and Hensingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 187 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillcrest and Hensingham has the 2,123rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hillcrest and Hensingham | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 436 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.5 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,016 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham was highest in the year to July 2018 (656 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (436). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 436 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 484 | 80.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 459 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 526 | 87.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 546 | 90.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 508 | 84.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 539 | 89.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 644 | 107.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 656 | 109.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillcrest and Hensingham 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 public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+40%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and other crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 31.1 | 0.91 | -1% |
| Public order | 59 | 9.8 | 1.48 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 7.3 | 0.88 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.7 | 0.83 | -26% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +40% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +75% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 1.02 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 9 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hillcrest and Hensingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillcrest and Hensingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillcrest and Hensingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirehouse | 347 | 64.6 | -11% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,272 | 168.9 | +133% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -61% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 276 | 59.7 | -18% |
| Cleator Moor West | 476 | 83.4 | +15% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -51% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | -20% |
| Egremont | 541 | 88.8 | +23% |
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 Hillcrest and Hensingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Flatt Walks | 22 |
| On or near Moresby Road | 21 |
| On or near Cleator Moor Road | 19 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road | 19 |
| On or near Temple Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Sneckyeat Grove | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Horsfield Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillcrest and Hensingham 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 | 158 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 6.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hillcrest and Hensingham has an estimated population of 6,016. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillcrest and Hensingham sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hillcrest and Hensingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Hillcrest and Hensingham a safe place to live?
Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 72.5 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 Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (59).
Is crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham was down 10% on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 484 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Hillcrest and Hensingham 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 Hillcrest and Hensingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.