Crime in St John's and Great Clifton: statistics, rates and trends
953 crimes were recorded in St John's and Great Clifton in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St John's and Great Clifton at a glance
- Crime trends in St John's and Great Clifton
- Types of crime in St John's and Great Clifton
- St John's and Great Clifton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St John's and Great Clifton
- What happened after crimes were reported in St John's and Great Clifton
- Population and deprivation in St John's and Great Clifton
- Questions about crime in St John's and Great Clifton
- About this data
953 crimes were recorded in St John's and Great Clifton in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 430 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St John's and Great Clifton has the 798th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St John's and Great Clifton | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 953 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.2 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,801 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St John's and Great Clifton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (822). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 953 | 122.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 846 | 108.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 822 | 105.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,017 | 130.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,224 | 156.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 886 | 113.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,020 | 130.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,131 | 145.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,171 | 150.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St John's and Great Clifton 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+29%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 55.1 | 1.61 | +24% |
| Public order | 116 | 14.9 | 2.24 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 10.8 | 1.59 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 9.4 | 1.13 | -37% |
| Drugs | 51 | 6.5 | 2.00 | +0% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +29% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +120% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +86% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +83% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St John's and Great Clifton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St John's and Great Clifton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St John's and Great Clifton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St John's and Great Clifton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St John's and Great Clifton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St John's and Great Clifton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St John's and Great Clifton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St John's and Great Clifton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St John's and Great Clifton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St John's and Great Clifton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St John's and Great Clifton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St John's and Great Clifton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St John's and Great Clifton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St John's and Great Clifton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St John's and Great Clifton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St John's and Great Clifton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 780 | 165.1 | +35% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | -29% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 663 | 98.1 | -20% |
| Harrington | 516 | 70.1 | -43% |
| Maryport South | 463 | 88.1 | -28% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -71% |
| Maryport North | 656 | 101.6 | -17% |
| Cockermouth South | 190 | 28.0 | -77% |
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 St John's and Great Clifton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 306 |
| On or near Hall Brow | 118 |
| On or near Ritson Street | 33 |
| On or near St John'S Court | 32 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 29 |
| On or near Newlands Park | 29 |
| On or near The Gavels | 23 |
| On or near Green Garth | 20 |
| On or near Roper Street | 17 |
| On or near Charters Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St John's and Great Clifton 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 | 276 | 29.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 10.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
St John's and Great Clifton has an estimated population of 7,801. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St John's and Great Clifton sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St John's and Great Clifton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is St John's and Great Clifton a safe place to live?
St John's and Great Clifton recorded 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St John's and Great Clifton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (116).
Is crime in St John's and Great Clifton going up or down?
Recorded crime in St John's and Great Clifton was up 13% on the year before: 953 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 846 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St John's and Great Clifton?
St John's and Great Clifton 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 St John's and Great Clifton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.