Crime in St Michael's, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
780 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Michael's, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
- About this data
780 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michael's, Cumberland has the 330th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michael's, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 780 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.1 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,724 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,098 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (780). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 780 | 165.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 893 | 189.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 854 | 180.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 937 | 198.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,089 | 230.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,057 | 223.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,098 | 232.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,070 | 226.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,038 | 219.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michael's, Cumberland 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 65.8 | 1.92 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 23.7 | 2.86 | -1% |
| Public order | 82 | 17.4 | 2.61 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 13.8 | 2.03 | -33% |
| Other theft | 42 | 8.9 | 1.39 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -37% |
| Drugs | 36 | 7.6 | 2.33 | +0% |
| Burglary | 34 | 7.2 | 2.03 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.7 | 1.16 | +108% |
| Other crime | 21 | 4.4 | 2.11 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.3 | 1.31 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michael's, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michael's, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michael's, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michael's, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michael's, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michael's, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michael's, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michael's, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michael's, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michael's, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michael's, Cumberland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michael's, Cumberland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Michael's, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Michael's, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michael's, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michael's, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bay and Moorclose | 663 | 98.1 | -41% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 953 | 122.2 | -26% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | -47% |
| Harrington | 516 | 70.1 | -58% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -78% |
| Maryport South | 463 | 88.1 | -47% |
| Maryport North | 656 | 101.6 | -38% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -83% |
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 Michael's, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 95 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 42 |
| On or near Murray Road | 35 |
| On or near Finkle Street | 28 |
| On or near Fisher Street | 23 |
| On or near Garfield Street | 22 |
| On or near Patterson Hill Close | 21 |
| On or near Canning Street | 18 |
| On or near Fleet Street | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michael's, Cumberland 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 | 251 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 26.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 8.3% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
St Michael's, Cumberland has an estimated population of 4,724. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michael's, Cumberland sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michael's, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.5% |
Is St Michael's, Cumberland a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Cumberland recorded 165.1 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 Michael's, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (112).
Is crime in St Michael's, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Cumberland was down 13% on the year before: 780 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 893 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michael's, Cumberland?
St Michael's, Cumberland 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 Michael's, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.