Crime in Maryport: statistics, rates and trends
863 crimes were recorded in Maryport in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Maryport at a glance
- Crime trends in Maryport
- Types of crime in Maryport
- Maryport compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Maryport
- Streets with the most crime in Maryport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maryport
- Demographics of Maryport
- Questions about crime in Maryport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (411), public order (103) and criminal damage and arson (92) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 304th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Maryport | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 863 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,263 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Maryport of any year here (863 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 863 | 104.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 882 | 106.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 870 | 105.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 974 | 117.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 998 | 120.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 887 | 107.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 923 | 111.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,012 | 122.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 972 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maryport recorded notably more public order (87% above the national rate), other crime (83% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (65% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and vehicle crime (51% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 46 and public order rose from 87 to 103, while shoplifting fell from 60 to 38 and anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 411 | 49.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Public order | 103 | 12.5 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Maryport; the highest is Workington (135.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Seaton (Allerdale) (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton (Allerdale) | 186 | 35.5 | -66% |
| Workington | 3,081 | 135.5 | +30% |
| Cockermouth | 408 | 47.6 | -54% |
| Whitehaven | 2,317 | 97.7 | -6% |
| Wigton | 421 | 67.9 | -35% |
| Carlisle | 9,447 | 119.0 | +14% |
| Penrith | 1,583 | 87.4 | -16% |
| Windermere | 373 | 65.9 | -37% |
Of the 2 areas within Maryport, Maryport North had the highest crime rate (96.7 per 1,000) and Maryport South the lowest (88.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport North | Neighbourhood | 6,455 | 624 | 96.7 |
| Maryport South | Neighbourhood | 5,256 | 465 | 88.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Maryport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Centenary Close” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Centenary Close | 35 |
| On or near Queen Street | 30 |
| On or near Catherine Street | 26 |
| On or near Moorside Drive | 26 |
| On or near Station Street | 24 |
| On or near Grasmere Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Ewanrigg Brow | 19 |
| On or near Mosedale Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
Of the 826 crimes in Maryport with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 14.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Maryport has an estimated population of 8,263 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maryport average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Maryport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Maryport a safe place to live?
Maryport recorded 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 304th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Maryport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 411 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (103).
Is crime in Maryport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryport was down 2% on the year before: 863 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 882 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maryport?
About 8,263 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maryport?
Maryport 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.