Crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham: statistics, rates and trends
447 crimes were recorded in Hillcrest and Hensingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Questions about crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (194), public order (61) and shoplifting (47) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,053rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hillcrest and Hensingham | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 447 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,016 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham peaked in the year to August 2018 (656 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (442). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 447 | 74.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 486 | 80.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 442 | 73.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 516 | 85.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 546 | 90.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 507 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 553 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 637 | 105.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 109.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded notably more public order (52% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 69 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 61 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 7.8 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillcrest and Hensingham; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillcrest and Hensingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | -13% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +133% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -61% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | -20% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +10% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -53% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | -24% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Hillcrest and Hensingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Flatt Walks | 22 |
| On or near Moresby Road | 21 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road | 21 |
| On or near Cleator Moor Road | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Sneckyeat Grove | 18 |
| On or near Temple Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Horsfield Close | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
Of the 411 crimes in Hillcrest and Hensingham with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hillcrest and Hensingham has an estimated population of 6,016 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillcrest and Hensingham average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hillcrest and Hensingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillcrest and Hensingham a safe place to live?
Hillcrest and Hensingham recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,053rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (61).
Is crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillcrest and Hensingham was down 8% on the year before: 447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 486 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillcrest and Hensingham?
About 6,016 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Hillcrest and Hensingham 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.