Crime in Longtown, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Longtown, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longtown, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Longtown, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Longtown, Cumberland
- Longtown, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longtown, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longtown, Cumberland
- Demographics of Longtown, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Longtown, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), criminal damage and arson (44) and public order (40) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,555th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longtown, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 380 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,187 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longtown, Cumberland peaked in the year to August 2021 (519 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (368). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 380 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 390 | 63.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 475 | 76.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 446 | 72.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 431 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 519 | 83.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 440 | 71.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 368 | 59.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 391 | 63.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longtown, Cumberland recorded notably more drugs (83% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (28% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 40 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 38 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Drugs | 37 | 6.0 | 3.3 | +76% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longtown, Cumberland; the highest is Castle, Cumberland (454.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Houghton and Irthington (27.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longtown, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton and Irthington | 88 | 27.8 | -55% |
| Belah | 439 | 67.8 | +10% |
| Stanwix Urban | 291 | 47.7 | -22% |
| Castle | 2,718 | 454.9 | +641% |
| Botcherby | 647 | 96.3 | +57% |
| Belle Vue | 501 | 70.6 | +15% |
| Currock | 1,411 | 226.8 | +269% |
| Denton Holme | 694 | 103.4 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Longtown, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Swan Street | 17 |
| On or near Lochinvar Close | 16 |
| On or near A7 | 14 |
| On or near Mary Court | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Blencarn Park | 12 |
| On or near Shaw'S Hill | 12 |
| On or near Albert Street | 11 |
Of the 364 crimes in Longtown, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 8.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Longtown, Cumberland has an estimated population of 6,187 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longtown, Cumberland average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Longtown, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longtown, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Longtown, Cumberland recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,555th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Longtown, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Longtown, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longtown, Cumberland was down 3% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 390 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longtown, Cumberland?
About 6,187 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longtown, Cumberland?
Longtown, 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.