Crime in Houghton and Irthington: statistics, rates and trends
88 crimes were recorded in Houghton and Irthington in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Houghton and Irthington at a glance
- Crime trends in Houghton and Irthington
- Types of crime in Houghton and Irthington
- Houghton and Irthington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Houghton and Irthington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Houghton and Irthington
- Demographics of Houghton and Irthington
- Questions about crime in Houghton and Irthington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (45), criminal damage and arson (12) and public order (10) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Houghton and Irthington | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 88 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.8 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,160 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Houghton and Irthington peaked in the year to August 2020 (113 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (42). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 110%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 88 | 27.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 80 | 25.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 71 | 22.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 86 | 27.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 87 | 27.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 111 | 35.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 113 | 35.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 104 | 32.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 42 | 13.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 37 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 14.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Houghton and Irthington; the highest is Castle, Cumberland (454.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Corby and Hayton (27.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Houghton and Irthington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwix Urban | 291 | 47.7 | +71% |
| Belah | 439 | 67.8 | +144% |
| Botcherby | 647 | 96.3 | +246% |
| Harraby North | 799 | 101.9 | +266% |
| Currock | 1,411 | 226.8 | +714% |
| Castle | 2,718 | 454.9 | +1533% |
| Wetheral | 546 | 56.1 | +101% |
| Corby and Hayton | 111 | 27.3 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Houghton and Irthington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hadrian Way” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hadrian Way | 13 |
| On or near Drumburgh Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Carlisle Lake District Airport | 8 |
| On or near Birky Lane | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Smithy Croft | 6 |
| On or near Houghton Road | 5 |
| On or near Tribune Drive | 4 |
| On or near Jackson Road | 3 |
| On or near Oak Bank | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 86 crimes in Houghton and Irthington with one. The 2 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 33 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 18.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Houghton and Irthington has an estimated population of 3,160 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (0.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Houghton and Irthington average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Houghton and Irthington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Houghton and Irthington a safe place to live?
Houghton and Irthington recorded 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Houghton and Irthington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 45 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (12).
Is crime in Houghton and Irthington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Houghton and Irthington was up 10% on the year before: 88 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 80 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Houghton and Irthington?
About 3,160 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Houghton and Irthington?
Houghton and Irthington 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.