Crime in St John's and Great Clifton: statistics, rates and trends
943 crimes were recorded in St John's and Great Clifton in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St John's and Great Clifton
- Questions about crime in St John's and Great Clifton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (430), public order (114) and anti-social behaviour (98) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St John's and Great Clifton | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 943 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.9 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,801 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St John's and Great Clifton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,217 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (793). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 943 | 120.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 887 | 113.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 793 | 101.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,006 | 129.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,217 | 156.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 897 | 115.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 990 | 126.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,128 | 144.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,203 | 154.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St John's and Great Clifton recorded notably more public order (2.2 times the national rate), drugs (92% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (61% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 31 to 41 and anti-social behaviour rose from 78 to 98, while shoplifting fell from 125 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 55.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Public order | 114 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 9.1 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Drugs | 49 | 6.3 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St John's and Great Clifton; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cockermouth South (28.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St John's and Great Clifton |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +36% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | -29% |
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | -15% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | -41% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | -27% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -71% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | -20% |
| Cockermouth South | 195 | 28.7 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in St John's and Great Clifton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (299).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 299 |
| On or near Hall Brow | 119 |
| On or near St John'S Court | 39 |
| On or near Ritson Street | 37 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 32 |
| On or near Newlands Park | 29 |
| On or near The Gavels | 24 |
| On or near Green Garth | 18 |
| On or near Roper Street | 17 |
| On or near Charters Close | 16 |
Of the 845 crimes in St John's and Great Clifton with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 16.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 12.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 66 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St John's and Great Clifton has an estimated population of 7,801 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St John's and Great Clifton average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St John's and Great Clifton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St John's and Great Clifton a safe place to live?
St John's and Great Clifton recorded 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
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 August 2026, followed by public order (114).
Is crime in St John's and Great Clifton going up or down?
Recorded crime in St John's and Great Clifton was up 6% on the year before: 943 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St John's and Great Clifton?
About 7,801 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St John's and Great Clifton?
St John's and Great Clifton 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.