Crime in Wigton, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
506 crimes were recorded in Wigton, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wigton, Cumberland at a glance
- Crime trends in Wigton, Cumberland
- Types of crime in Wigton, Cumberland
- Wigton, Cumberland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wigton, Cumberland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wigton, Cumberland
- Population and deprivation in Wigton, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Wigton, Cumberland
- About this data
506 crimes were recorded in Wigton, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wigton, Cumberland has the 2,492nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wigton, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 506 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,032 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wigton, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2019 (704 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (434). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 506 | 63.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 435 | 54.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 434 | 54.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 531 | 66.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 622 | 77.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 608 | 75.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 463 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 704 | 87.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 520 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wigton, 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-39%) and other crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 36.0 | 1.05 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +33% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +36% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +55% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -39% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -32% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.23 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wigton, Cumberland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 57.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wigton, Cumberland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wigton, Cumberland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wigton, Cumberland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wigton, Cumberland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wigton, Cumberland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wigton, Cumberland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wigton, Cumberland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wigton, Cumberland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wigton, Cumberland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wigton, Cumberland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wigton, Cumberland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wigton, Cumberland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Wigton, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wigton, Cumberland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wigton, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursby | 58 | 16.2 | -74% |
| Solway Coast | 361 | 56.8 | -10% |
| Aspatria | 187 | 56.3 | -11% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 329 | 35.3 | -44% |
| Yewdale | 325 | 56.8 | -10% |
| Belle Vue | 507 | 71.5 | +13% |
| Morton | 601 | 96.9 | +54% |
| Denton Holme | 714 | 106.4 | +69% |
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 Wigton, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Wampool Place | 17 |
| On or near B5304 | 16 |
| On or near Howrigg Bank | 16 |
| On or near Kirkland Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Burnside | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 14 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Lane | 14 |
| On or near Half Moon Lane | 13 |
| On or near Kingsgarth | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wigton, 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 | 196 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.7% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Wigton, Cumberland has an estimated population of 8,032. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wigton, Cumberland sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wigton, Cumberland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Wigton, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Wigton, Cumberland recorded 63.0 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 Wigton, Cumberland?
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 (60).
Is crime in Wigton, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wigton, Cumberland was up 16% on the year before: 506 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 435 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wigton, Cumberland?
Wigton, 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 Wigton, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.