Crime in Maryport North: statistics, rates and trends
656 crimes were recorded in Maryport North in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Maryport North at a glance
- Crime trends in Maryport North
- Types of crime in Maryport North
- Maryport North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maryport North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maryport North
- Population and deprivation in Maryport North
- Questions about crime in Maryport North
- About this data
656 crimes were recorded in Maryport North in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maryport North has the 1,205th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maryport North | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 656 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.6 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,455 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maryport North was highest in the year to July 2022 (812 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (655). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 656 | 101.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 655 | 101.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 695 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 717 | 111.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 812 | 125.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 715 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 675 | 104.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 797 | 123.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 773 | 119.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maryport North 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+24%) and other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and shoplifting (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 48.2 | 1.41 | +3% |
| Public order | 78 | 12.1 | 1.82 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 10.1 | 1.48 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.4 | 0.77 | -21% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.7 | 0.90 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Drugs | 29 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.7 | 1.76 | +14% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.28 | +14% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maryport North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maryport North recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maryport North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maryport North recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maryport North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maryport North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maryport North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maryport North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maryport North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maryport North recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maryport North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maryport North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maryport North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maryport North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maryport North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maryport North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maryport North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maryport North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maryport North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maryport North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maryport North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maryport North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maryport North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maryport North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maryport North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maryport North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Maryport North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maryport North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryport North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport South | 463 | 88.1 | -13% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 263 | 32.3 | -68% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | -14% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 953 | 122.2 | +20% |
| St Michael's | 780 | 165.1 | +62% |
| Cockermouth South | 190 | 28.0 | -72% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 663 | 98.1 | -3% |
| Cockermouth North | 281 | 50.0 | -51% |
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 Maryport North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 29 |
| On or near Station Street | 27 |
| On or near Catherine Street | 26 |
| On or near Moorside Drive | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Eaglesfield Street | 19 |
| On or near Senhouse Street | 18 |
| On or near Short Acres | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maryport North 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 | 284 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.6% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Maryport North has an estimated population of 6,455. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maryport North sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maryport North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.7% |
Is Maryport North a safe place to live?
Maryport North recorded 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Maryport North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (78).
Is crime in Maryport North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryport North was almost unchanged on the year before: 656 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maryport North?
Maryport North 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 Maryport North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.