Crime in Howgate: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Howgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (108), public order (19) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Howgate | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.0 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,313 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Howgate of any year here (186 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 35.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 212 | 39.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 275 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 313 | 58.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 328 | 61.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 400 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 326 | 61.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 337 | 63.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Howgate; the highest is Kells and Sandwith (173.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Howgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -16% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +112% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | +105% |
| Kells and Sandwith | 1,305 | 173.3 | +395% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +86% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +193% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | +61% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +133% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Howgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Main Street | 14 |
| On or near Ramsey Drive | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Solway Road | 8 |
| On or near Bank Yard Road | 7 |
| On or near Barngill Place | 7 |
| On or near Ghyll Grove | 6 |
| On or near Parton Brow | 6 |
| On or near Screel View | 5 |
Of the 180 crimes in Howgate with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 6 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 52.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 13.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
Howgate has an estimated population of 5,313 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Howgate average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Howgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Howgate a safe place to live?
Howgate recorded 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Howgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (19).
Is crime in Howgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Howgate was down 12% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Howgate?
About 5,313 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Howgate?
Howgate 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.