Crime in Millom Without: statistics, rates and trends
143 crimes were recorded in Millom Without in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Millom Without at a glance
- Crime trends in Millom Without
- Types of crime in Millom Without
- Millom Without compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Millom Without
- What happened after crimes were reported in Millom Without
- Demographics of Millom Without
- Questions about crime in Millom Without
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), criminal damage and arson (13) and vehicle crime (12) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Millom Without | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 143 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,100 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Millom Without peaked in the year to August 2019 (234 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (129). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 143 | 28.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 140 | 27.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 136 | 26.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 141 | 27.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 129 | 25.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 192 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 189 | 37.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 234 | 45.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 181 | 35.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 14.9 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Millom Without.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millom Without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom | 279 | 49.9 | +78% |
| Gosforth | 230 | 39.5 | +41% |
| Egremont | 535 | 87.8 | +213% |
| Cleator Moor West | 466 | 81.6 | +191% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 275 | 59.5 | +112% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 339 | 56.4 | +101% |
| Mirehouse | 349 | 65.0 | +132% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 447 | 74.3 | +165% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Millom Without over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Bank Head | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Lowther Street | 9 |
| On or near Race Grove | 7 |
| On or near Haverigg Road | 6 |
| On or near Bankfield Road | 5 |
| On or near A5093 | 4 |
| On or near Atkinson Street | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
Of the 139 crimes in Millom Without with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
Millom Without has an estimated population of 5,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Millom Without average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Millom Without | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Millom Without a safe place to live?
Millom Without recorded 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Millom Without?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (13).
Is crime in Millom Without going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millom Without was up 2% on the year before: 143 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 140 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Millom Without?
About 5,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Millom Without?
Millom Without 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.