Crime in Millom, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
279 crimes were recorded in Millom, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Millom, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Millom, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), public order (35) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,035th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Millom, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 279 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,596 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Millom, Cumberland of any year here (279 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 279 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 53.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 295 | 52.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 327 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 430 | 76.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 332 | 59.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 57.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 337 | 60.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 325 | 58.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (21% below) was well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 35 | 6.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Millom, Cumberland; the highest is Egremont, Cumberland (87.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Millom Without (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millom, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Without | 143 | 28.0 | -44% |
| Gosforth | 230 | 39.5 | -21% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +76% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +64% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | +19% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | +13% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +30% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Millom, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 20 |
| On or near Newton Street | 13 |
| On or near Rottington Road | 13 |
| On or near King Street | 11 |
| On or near St George'S Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Cleator Street | 8 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 8 |
| On or near Croft Close | 7 |
| On or near Egremont Street | 7 |
Of the 272 crimes in Millom, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 16.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Millom, Cumberland has an estimated population of 5,596 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Millom, Cumberland average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Millom, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Millom, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Millom, Cumberland recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,035th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Millom, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (35).
Is crime in Millom, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millom, Cumberland was down 6% on the year before: 279 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Millom, Cumberland?
About 5,596 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Millom, Cumberland?
Millom, 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.