Crime in Millom: statistics, rates and trends
293 crimes were recorded in Millom in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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293 crimes were recorded in Millom in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Millom has the 1,120th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Millom | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 293 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,596 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Millom was highest in the year to July 2022 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (287). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 293 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 287 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 344 | 61.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 75.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 327 | 58.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 59.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 333 | 59.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 316 | 56.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Millom 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 falls were in other theft (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 27.9 | 0.81 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +0% |
| Public order | 35 | 6.3 | 0.94 | +94% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.0 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.4 | 0.09 | -27% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.92 | -17% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Millom
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Millom recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Millom
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Millom recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Millom
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Millom recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Millom
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Millom recorded 17 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 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Millom
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Millom recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Millom
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Millom recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Millom
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Millom recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Millom
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Millom recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Millom
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Millom recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Millom
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Millom recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Millom
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Millom recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Millom
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Millom recorded 1 report 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Millom, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Millom.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Millom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton-in-Furness | 543 | 74.2 | +42% |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 6,100 | 114.4 | +119% |
| Ulverston | 767 | 73.2 | +40% |
| Windermere | 390 | 68.9 | +32% |
| Heysham | 1,206 | 81.3 | +55% |
| Morecambe | 4,629 | 144.5 | +176% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 264 | 36.7 | -30% |
| Carnforth | 392 | 71.1 | +36% |
1 areas within Millom, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Millom had the highest rate (52.4 per 1,000) and Millom the lowest (52.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millom | Neighbourhood | 5,596 | 293 | 52.4 |
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 Millom over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 19 |
| On or near Rottington Road | 17 |
| On or near Newton Street | 12 |
| On or near King Street | 11 |
| On or near Lapstone Road | 11 |
| On or near St George'S Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Cleator Street | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Millom 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 | 127 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.8% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Millom has an estimated population of 5,596. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Millom sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Millom |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Millom a safe place to live?
Millom recorded 52.4 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 Millom?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (36).
Is crime in Millom going up or down?
Recorded crime in Millom was almost unchanged on the year before: 293 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Millom?
Millom 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 Millom. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.