Crime in Solway Coast: statistics, rates and trends
367 crimes were recorded in Solway Coast in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Solway Coast at a glance
- Crime trends in Solway Coast
- Types of crime in Solway Coast
- Solway Coast compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Solway Coast
- What happened after crimes were reported in Solway Coast
- Demographics of Solway Coast
- Questions about crime in Solway Coast
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), criminal damage and arson (39) and public order (27) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Solway Coast | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 367 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,354 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Solway Coast peaked in the year to August 2023 (404 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (305). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 367 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 322 | 50.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 305 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 404 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 340 | 53.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 59.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 332 | 52.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 383 | 60.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 313 | 49.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (51% below) and public order (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 34.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +70% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Solway Coast; the highest is Maryport North (96.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Thursby (15.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Solway Coast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton | 494 | 61.5 | +6% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | +5% |
| Dearham and Broughton | 282 | 34.6 | -40% |
| Thursby | 56 | 15.6 | -73% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | +67% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 331 | 35.5 | -38% |
| Bothel and Wharrels | 284 | 45.4 | -21% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Solway Coast over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Meadow View Park | 29 |
| On or near Barwise Brow | 16 |
| On or near Church Terrace | 13 |
| On or near The Crofts | 13 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 11 |
| On or near Greenrow Meadows | 11 |
| On or near Scotch Street | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Friars Garth | 9 |
Of the 359 crimes in Solway Coast with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 16.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Solway Coast has an estimated population of 6,354 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), fewer students (3.4%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Solway Coast average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Solway Coast | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Solway Coast a safe place to live?
Solway Coast recorded 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Solway Coast?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (39).
Is crime in Solway Coast going up or down?
Recorded crime in Solway Coast was up 14% on the year before: 367 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Solway Coast?
About 6,354 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Solway Coast?
Solway Coast 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.