Crime in Upperby: statistics, rates and trends
548 crimes were recorded in Upperby in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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548 crimes were recorded in Upperby in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upperby has the 1,776th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upperby | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 548 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,672 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upperby was highest in the year to July 2020 (839 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (548). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 548 | 82.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 659 | 98.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 673 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 755 | 113.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 671 | 100.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 796 | 119.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 839 | 125.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 832 | 124.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 750 | 112.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upperby 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and drugs (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 43.3 | 1.27 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 9.7 | 1.44 | -7% |
| Public order | 56 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -19% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.7 | 1.77 | +32% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.5 | 0.17 | -60% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.2 | 0.46 | -32% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +60% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Upperby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upperby recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 52.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upperby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upperby recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upperby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upperby recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upperby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upperby recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upperby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upperby recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upperby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upperby recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upperby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upperby recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upperby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upperby recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upperby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upperby recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upperby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upperby recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upperby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upperby recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upperby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upperby recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upperby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upperby 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upperby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upperby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upperby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currock | 1,372 | 220.5 | +169% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +29% |
| Harraby North | 794 | 101.3 | +23% |
| Harraby South | 295 | 73.4 | -11% |
| Botcherby | 637 | 94.8 | +15% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | +18% |
| Castle | 2,682 | 448.9 | +447% |
| Wetheral | 526 | 54.0 | -34% |
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 Upperby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oaklands Drive | 43 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Henderson Road | 26 |
| On or near Buchanan Road | 25 |
| On or near Boston Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Coney Street | 22 |
| On or near Gillford Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Holmes Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Sewell Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upperby 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 | 229 | 41.8% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 13.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 13.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 4.0% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Upperby has an estimated population of 6,672. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upperby sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upperby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.1% |
Is Upperby a safe place to live?
Upperby recorded 82.1 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 Upperby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (65).
Is crime in Upperby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upperby was down 17% on the year before: 548 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 659 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upperby?
Upperby 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 Upperby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.