Crime in St Michael's, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Michael's, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michael's, Cumberland
- Types of crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
- St Michael's, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michael's, Cumberland
- Demographics of St Michael's, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (318), shoplifting (107) and public order (82) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Michael's, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 779 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.9 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,724 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Michael's, Cumberland of any year here (779 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 779 | 164.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 879 | 186.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 869 | 184.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 907 | 192.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,108 | 234.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,028 | 217.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,088 | 230.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,078 | 228.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,063 | 225.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Michael's, Cumberland recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), public order (2.6 times the national rate) and drugs (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 99 to 61 and anti-social behaviour fell from 58 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 67.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 22.7 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Public order | 82 | 17.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 12.9 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 38 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Drugs | 36 | 7.6 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Michael's, Cumberland has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michael's, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 692 | 102.4 | -38% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | -27% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | -48% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | -57% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -79% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | -46% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | -41% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -82% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in St Michael's, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Murray Road | 44 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 40 |
| On or near Fisher Street | 25 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 24 |
| On or near Garfield Street | 20 |
| On or near Patterson Hill Close | 19 |
| On or near Canning Street | 16 |
| On or near B5297 | 15 |
Of the 739 crimes in St Michael's, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
St Michael's, Cumberland has an estimated population of 4,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Michael's, Cumberland average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Michael's, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Michael's, Cumberland a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 164.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in St Michael's, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (107).
Is crime in St Michael's, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Cumberland was down 11% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 879 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Michael's, Cumberland?
About 4,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Michael's, Cumberland?
St Michael's, Cumberland 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.