Crime in Cockermouth: statistics, rates and trends
399 crimes were recorded in Cockermouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cockermouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Cockermouth
- Types of crime in Cockermouth
- Cockermouth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cockermouth
- Streets with the most crime in Cockermouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cockermouth
- Population and deprivation in Cockermouth
- Questions about crime in Cockermouth
- About this data
399 crimes were recorded in Cockermouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 198 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cockermouth has the 1,217th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cockermouth | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 399 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,577 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cockermouth was highest in the year to July 2022 (641 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (386). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 399 | 46.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 386 | 45.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 48.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 505 | 58.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 641 | 74.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 58.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 557 | 64.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 636 | 74.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 58.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cockermouth 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 (+32%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 23.1 | 0.67 | -8% |
| Public order | 48 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +32% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.6 | 0.31 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.3 | 0.15 | -31% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +500% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 0.33 | +233% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cockermouth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cockermouth recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cockermouth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cockermouth recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cockermouth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cockermouth recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cockermouth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cockermouth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cockermouth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cockermouth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cockermouth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cockermouth recorded 20 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 31% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cockermouth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cockermouth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cockermouth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cockermouth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cockermouth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cockermouth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cockermouth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cockermouth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cockermouth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cockermouth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cockermouth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cockermouth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cockermouth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cockermouth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cockermouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cockermouth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cockermouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport | 896 | 108.4 | +133% |
| Seaton (Allerdale) | 183 | 34.9 | -25% |
| Workington | 3,050 | 134.2 | +188% |
| Whitehaven | 2,262 | 95.4 | +105% |
| Wigton | 428 | 69.0 | +48% |
| Carlisle | 9,352 | 117.8 | +153% |
| Penrith | 1,626 | 89.8 | +93% |
| Windermere | 390 | 68.9 | +48% |
2 areas within Cockermouth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cockermouth North had the highest rate (50.0 per 1,000) and Cockermouth South the lowest (28.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth North | Neighbourhood | 5,622 | 281 | 50.0 |
| Cockermouth South | Neighbourhood | 6,797 | 190 | 28.0 |
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 Cockermouth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Station Street | 27 |
| On or near Croftside | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Langdale Drive | 15 |
| On or near A5086 | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near A66 | 12 |
| On or near Market Place | 12 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cockermouth 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 | 173 | 43.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.3% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Cockermouth has an estimated population of 8,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cockermouth sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cockermouth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Cockermouth a safe place to live?
Cockermouth recorded 46.5 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 Cockermouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (48).
Is crime in Cockermouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cockermouth was up 3% on the year before: 399 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 386 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cockermouth?
Cockermouth 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 Cockermouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.