Crime in Thursby: statistics, rates and trends
56 crimes were recorded in Thursby in the 12 months to August 2026, 15.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (29), public order (5), anti-social behaviour (4) and other crime (4) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Thursby | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 56 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 15.6 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,591 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thursby peaked in the year to August 2021 (127 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (51). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 56 | 15.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 51 | 14.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 76 | 21.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 80 | 22.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 125 | 34.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 127 | 35.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 85 | 23.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 126 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 125 | 34.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 8.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Thursby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thursby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton | 494 | 61.5 | +294% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 331 | 35.5 | +128% |
| Yewdale | 333 | 58.2 | +273% |
| Morton | 641 | 103.4 | +563% |
| Belle Vue | 501 | 70.6 | +353% |
| Upperby | 548 | 82.1 | +427% |
| Denton Holme | 694 | 103.4 | +563% |
| Castle | 2,718 | 454.9 | +2817% |
The 10 locations below account for 86% of the crime recorded in Thursby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 5 |
| On or near Bouch Way | 5 |
| On or near Greenwood Garth | 4 |
| On or near The Street | 4 |
| On or near West Park | 3 |
| On or near Green Close | 2 |
| On or near Hodden Court | 2 |
| On or near Pasture Lane | 2 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 52 crimes in Thursby with one. The 4 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 17 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 12 | 23.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
Thursby has an estimated population of 3,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thursby average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Thursby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thursby a safe place to live?
Thursby recorded 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thursby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 29 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (5).
Is crime in Thursby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thursby was up 10% on the year before: 56 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 51 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thursby?
About 3,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thursby?
Thursby 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.