Crime in Keswick, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in Keswick, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Keswick, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Keswick, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Keswick, Cumberland
- Keswick, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keswick, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keswick, Cumberland
- Population and deprivation in Keswick, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Keswick, Cumberland
- About this data
340 crimes were recorded in Keswick, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keswick, Cumberland has the 2,131st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keswick, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 340 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,705 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keswick, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2021 (449 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (340). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 340 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 417 | 88.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 365 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 383 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 438 | 93.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 449 | 95.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 417 | 88.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 416 | 88.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 383 | 81.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keswick, Cumberland 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 8.9 | 1.32 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 8.1 | 0.97 | -38% |
| Public order | 33 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.8 | 0.44 | -30% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +40% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +71% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.1 | 1.29 | +400% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.09 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keswick, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keswick, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keswick, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keswick, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keswick, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keswick, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keswick, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keswick, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keswick, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keswick, Cumberland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keswick, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keswick, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keswick, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keswick, Cumberland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keswick, Cumberland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keswick, Cumberland 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keswick, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keswick, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keswick, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothel and Wharrels | 279 | 44.6 | -38% |
| Cockermouth North | 281 | 50.0 | -31% |
| Cockermouth South | 190 | 28.0 | -61% |
| Aspatria | 187 | 56.3 | -22% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 263 | 32.3 | -55% |
| Thursby | 58 | 16.2 | -78% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | -20% |
| Wigton | 506 | 63.0 | -13% |
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 Keswick, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Netherfield | 19 |
| On or near Main Street | 18 |
| On or near Tithebarn Street | 15 |
| On or near Poplar Street | 14 |
| On or near Stanger Street | 11 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 11 |
| On or near Vendace Court | 11 |
| On or near B5289 | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keswick, Cumberland 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 | 118 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Keswick, Cumberland has an estimated population of 4,705. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keswick, Cumberland sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keswick, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Keswick, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Keswick, Cumberland recorded 72.3 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 Keswick, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (42).
Is crime in Keswick, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keswick, Cumberland was down 18% on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keswick, Cumberland?
Keswick, Cumberland 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 Keswick, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.