Crime in Maryport North: statistics, rates and trends
624 crimes were recorded in Maryport North in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Maryport North
- Questions about crime in Maryport North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), public order (79) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Maryport North | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 624 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,455 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Maryport North of any year here (624 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 624 | 96.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 104.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 685 | 106.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 731 | 113.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 801 | 124.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 682 | 105.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 709 | 109.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 791 | 122.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 776 | 120.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maryport North recorded notably more other crime (91% above the national rate), public order (84% above the national rate) and drugs (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and shoplifting (30% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 29 to 38 and public order rose from 62 to 79, while anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 29 and shoplifting fell from 59 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 44.3 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Public order | 79 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.9 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Drugs | 29 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Other crime | 26 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maryport North; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryport North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | -8% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -64% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | -11% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +25% |
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +71% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -70% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | +6% |
| Cockermouth North | 284 | 50.5 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Maryport North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Street” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Street | 30 |
| On or near Catherine Street | 26 |
| On or near Moorside Drive | 26 |
| On or near Station Street | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Church Street | 18 |
| On or near Senhouse Street | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Wood Street | 16 |
Of the 595 crimes in Maryport North with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 15.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Maryport North has an estimated population of 6,455 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maryport North average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Maryport North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Maryport North a safe place to live?
Maryport North recorded 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Maryport North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (79).
Is crime in Maryport North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryport North was down 8% on the year before: 624 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maryport North?
About 6,455 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maryport North?
Maryport North 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.