Crime in Keswick, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Keswick, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Keswick, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Keswick, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (40), criminal damage and arson (37) and shoplifting (37) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,082nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Keswick, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,705 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Keswick, Cumberland peaked in the year to August 2020 (438 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (344). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 73.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 431 | 91.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 344 | 73.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 393 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 435 | 92.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 433 | 92.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 438 | 93.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 416 | 88.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 385 | 81.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (45% below) and violence and sexual offences (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 64 to 37 and violence and sexual offences fell from 162 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 25.7 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 7.9 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Public order | 34 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 26 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Keswick, Cumberland has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keswick, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothel and Wharrels | 284 | 45.4 | -38% |
| Cockermouth North | 284 | 50.5 | -31% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -61% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | -18% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -53% |
| Thursby | 56 | 15.6 | -79% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | -23% |
| Wigton | 494 | 61.5 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Keswick, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 28 |
| On or near Netherfield | 18 |
| On or near Tithebarn Street | 17 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near Poplar Street | 15 |
| On or near Station Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Vendace Court | 11 |
| On or near Stanger Street | 10 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 10 |
Of the 306 crimes in Keswick, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Keswick, Cumberland has an estimated population of 4,705 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keswick, Cumberland average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Keswick, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keswick, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Keswick, Cumberland recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,082nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Keswick, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Keswick, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keswick, Cumberland was down 20% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keswick, Cumberland?
About 4,705 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keswick, Cumberland?
Keswick, Cumberland 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.