Crime in Risedale and Roosecote: statistics, rates and trends
812 crimes were recorded in Risedale and Roosecote in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Risedale and Roosecote at a glance
- Crime trends in Risedale and Roosecote
- Types of crime in Risedale and Roosecote
- Risedale and Roosecote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Risedale and Roosecote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Risedale and Roosecote
- Demographics of Risedale and Roosecote
- Questions about crime in Risedale and Roosecote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (430), criminal damage and arson (75) and public order (69) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,302nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Risedale and Roosecote | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 812 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,893 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Risedale and Roosecote of any year here (812 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 812 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 908 | 76.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 889 | 74.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 993 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,161 | 97.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,179 | 99.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,125 | 94.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,098 | 92.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,167 | 98.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Risedale and Roosecote recorded notably more other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and shoplifting (68% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 71 to 38 and other crime fell from 49 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 36.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 69 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.2 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Risedale and Roosecote; the highest is Old Barrow and Hindpool (277.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Risedale and Roosecote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | -10% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,207 | 277.4 | +306% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | +36% |
| Walney Island | 494 | 46.6 | -32% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | +6% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -26% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -65% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Risedale and Roosecote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Brathay Crescent | 49 |
| On or near Bridgegate Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Thrums Street | 24 |
| On or near Mardale Grove | 22 |
| On or near Eskdale Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Fife Street | 20 |
| On or near Gloucester Street | 20 |
| On or near Roose Road | 20 |
| On or near Longway | 17 |
Of the 774 crimes in Risedale and Roosecote with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 18.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Risedale and Roosecote has an estimated population of 11,893 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Risedale and Roosecote average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Risedale and Roosecote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Risedale and Roosecote a safe place to live?
Risedale and Roosecote recorded 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,302nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Risedale and Roosecote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (75).
Is crime in Risedale and Roosecote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Risedale and Roosecote was down 11% on the year before: 812 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 908 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Risedale and Roosecote?
About 11,893 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Risedale and Roosecote?
Risedale and Roosecote 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.