Crime in Millom, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
293 crimes were recorded in Millom, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Millom, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Millom, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Millom, Cumberland
- Millom, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Millom, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Millom, Cumberland
- Population and deprivation in Millom, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Millom, Cumberland
- About this data
293 crimes were recorded in Millom, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 156 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Millom, Cumberland has the 2,927th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Millom, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 293 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,596 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Millom, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2022 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (287). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 293 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 287 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 344 | 61.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 75.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 327 | 58.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 59.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 333 | 59.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 316 | 56.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Millom, 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. The largest falls were in other theft (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 27.9 | 0.81 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +0% |
| Public order | 35 | 6.3 | 0.94 | +94% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.4 | 0.09 | -27% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.92 | -17% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Millom, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Millom, Cumberland recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Millom, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Millom, Cumberland recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Millom, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Millom, Cumberland recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Millom, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Millom, Cumberland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Millom, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Millom, Cumberland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Millom, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Millom, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Millom, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Millom, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Millom, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Millom, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Millom, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Millom, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Millom, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Millom, Cumberland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Millom, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Millom, Cumberland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Millom, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Millom, 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 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Millom, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Millom, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millom, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Without | 141 | 27.6 | -47% |
| Gosforth | 241 | 41.4 | -21% |
| Egremont | 541 | 88.8 | +70% |
| Cleator Moor West | 476 | 83.4 | +59% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 276 | 59.7 | +14% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | +11% |
| Mirehouse | 347 | 64.6 | +23% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 436 | 72.5 | +38% |
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 Millom, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 19 |
| On or near Rottington Road | 17 |
| On or near Newton Street | 12 |
| On or near King Street | 11 |
| On or near Lapstone Road | 11 |
| On or near St George'S Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 8 |
| On or near Cleator Street | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Millom, 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 | 127 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.8% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Millom, Cumberland has an estimated population of 5,596. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Millom, Cumberland sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Millom, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Millom, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Millom, Cumberland recorded 52.4 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 Millom, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (36).
Is crime in Millom, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millom, Cumberland was almost unchanged on the year before: 293 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Millom, Cumberland?
Millom, 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 Millom, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.