Crime in Stanwix Urban: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Stanwix Urban in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stanwix Urban at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanwix Urban
- Types of crime in Stanwix Urban
- Stanwix Urban compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stanwix Urban
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanwix Urban
- Population and deprivation in Stanwix Urban
- Questions about crime in Stanwix Urban
- About this data
294 crimes were recorded in Stanwix Urban in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 106 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stanwix Urban has the 3,096th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanwix Urban | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 294 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,098 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanwix Urban was highest in the year to July 2025 (363 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (240). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 294 | 48.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 306 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 240 | 39.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 282 | 46.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 290 | 47.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 52.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 336 | 55.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 315 | 51.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanwix Urban 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 7.5 | 0.91 | -49% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -19% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -17% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.3 | 0.15 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +75% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +125% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -43% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanwix Urban
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanwix Urban recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanwix Urban
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanwix Urban recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanwix Urban
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanwix Urban recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanwix Urban
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanwix Urban recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanwix Urban
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanwix Urban recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanwix Urban
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanwix Urban recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanwix Urban
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanwix Urban recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanwix Urban
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanwix Urban recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanwix Urban
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanwix Urban recorded 9 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 up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanwix Urban
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanwix Urban recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanwix Urban
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanwix Urban recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanwix Urban
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanwix Urban recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanwix Urban
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanwix Urban recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stanwix Urban
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stanwix Urban recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stanwix Urban, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanwix Urban.
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 Stanwix Urban over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Cheviot Road | 33 |
| On or near Bowscale Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Burtholme Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Strawberry Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Stanwix Bank | 11 |
| On or near Whiteclosegate | 11 |
| On or near A7 | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanwix Urban 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 | 80 | 27.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 14.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Stanwix Urban has an estimated population of 6,098. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanwix Urban sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanwix Urban |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.7% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Stanwix Urban a safe place to live?
Stanwix Urban recorded 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Stanwix Urban?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (46).
Is crime in Stanwix Urban going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanwix Urban was down 19% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanwix Urban?
Stanwix Urban 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 Stanwix Urban. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.