Crime in Wigton, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Wigton, Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wigton, Cumberland
- Questions about crime in Wigton, Cumberland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (282), criminal damage and arson (59) and public order (39) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wigton, Cumberland | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 494 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,032 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wigton, Cumberland peaked in the year to August 2019 (698 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (451). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 494 | 61.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 451 | 56.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 453 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 518 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 603 | 75.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 593 | 73.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 480 | 59.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 698 | 86.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 521 | 64.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and public order (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 59 and violence and sexual offences rose from 236 to 282, while anti-social behaviour fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 35.1 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.9 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wigton, Cumberland; the highest is Morton, Cumberland and Denton Holme (103.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Thursby (15.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wigton, Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursby | 56 | 15.6 | -75% |
| Solway Coast | 367 | 57.8 | -6% |
| Aspatria | 201 | 60.5 | -2% |
| Dalston and Burgh | 331 | 35.5 | -42% |
| Yewdale | 333 | 58.2 | -5% |
| Belle Vue | 501 | 70.6 | +15% |
| Morton | 641 | 103.4 | +68% |
| Denton Holme | 694 | 103.4 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Wigton, Cumberland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Wampool Place | 17 |
| On or near Howrigg Bank | 16 |
| On or near B5304 | 15 |
| On or near Burnside | 15 |
| On or near Market Place | 14 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 13 |
| On or near Half Moon Lane | 12 |
| On or near Kirkland Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Scholars Green | 12 |
Of the 471 crimes in Wigton, Cumberland with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Wigton, Cumberland has an estimated population of 8,032 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wigton, Cumberland average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wigton, Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wigton, Cumberland a safe place to live?
Wigton, Cumberland recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wigton, Cumberland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (59).
Is crime in Wigton, Cumberland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wigton, Cumberland was up 10% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 451 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wigton, Cumberland?
About 8,032 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wigton, Cumberland?
Wigton, Cumberland 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.