Crime in Millom Without: statistics, rates and trends
141 crimes were recorded in Millom Without in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Millom Without
- Questions about crime in Millom Without
- About this data
141 crimes were recorded in Millom Without in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Millom Without has the 3,822nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Millom Without | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 141 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.6 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,100 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Millom Without was highest in the year to July 2019 (237 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (130). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 141 | 27.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 148 | 29.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 133 | 26.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 135 | 26.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 130 | 25.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 197 | 38.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 193 | 37.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 237 | 46.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 169 | 33.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Millom Without 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 (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 14.7 | 0.43 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +400% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +120% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -60% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -25% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.4 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -17% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.6 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Millom Without
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Millom Without recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Millom Without
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Millom Without recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Millom Without
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Millom Without recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Millom Without
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Millom Without recorded 10 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 60% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Millom Without
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Millom Without recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Millom Without
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Millom Without recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Millom Without
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Millom Without recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Millom Without
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Millom Without recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Millom Without
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Millom Without recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Millom Without
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Millom Without 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Millom Without
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Millom Without recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Millom Without, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Millom Without.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millom Without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom | 293 | 52.4 | +89% |
| Gosforth | 241 | 41.4 | +50% |
| Egremont | 541 | 88.8 | +221% |
| Cleator Moor West | 476 | 83.4 | +202% |
| Egremont North and St Bees | 276 | 59.7 | +116% |
| Cleator Moor East and Frizington | 349 | 58.0 | +110% |
| Mirehouse | 347 | 64.6 | +134% |
| Hillcrest and Hensingham | 436 | 72.5 | +162% |
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 Without over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Bank Head | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Lowther Street | 8 |
| On or near Race Grove | 7 |
| On or near Walls Drive | 5 |
| On or near Bankfield Road | 5 |
| On or near Haverigg Road | 5 |
| On or near A5093 | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Millom Without 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 | 58 | 41.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 14.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.8% |
| Not recorded | 3 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% |
Millom Without has an estimated population of 5,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Millom Without sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Millom Without |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Millom Without a safe place to live?
Millom Without recorded 27.6 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 Without?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (15).
Is crime in Millom Without going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millom Without was down 5% on the year before: 141 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 148 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Millom Without?
Millom Without 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 Without. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.