Crime in Wigton: statistics, rates and trends
428 crimes were recorded in Wigton in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
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428 crimes were recorded in Wigton in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 242 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wigton has the 809th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wigton | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 428 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,200 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wigton was highest in the year to July 2019 (623 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (366). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 428 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 366 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 372 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 465 | 75.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 560 | 90.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 559 | 90.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 416 | 67.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 623 | 100.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 452 | 72.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wigton 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in other theft (-57%) and other crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 39.0 | 1.14 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 8.9 | 1.31 | +41% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.6 | 0.85 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +36% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -41% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.16 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wigton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wigton recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 56.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wigton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wigton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wigton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wigton recorded 35 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 21% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wigton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wigton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wigton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wigton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wigton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wigton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wigton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wigton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wigton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wigton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wigton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wigton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wigton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wigton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wigton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wigton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wigton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wigton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wigton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wigton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wigton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 9,352 | 117.8 | +71% |
| Cockermouth | 399 | 46.5 | -33% |
| Maryport | 896 | 108.4 | +57% |
| Seaton (Allerdale) | 183 | 34.9 | -49% |
| Penrith | 1,626 | 89.8 | +30% |
| Workington | 3,050 | 134.2 | +94% |
| Whitehaven | 2,262 | 95.4 | +38% |
| Windermere | 390 | 68.9 | -0% |
1 areas within Wigton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wigton had the highest rate (63.0 per 1,000) and Wigton the lowest (63.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton | Neighbourhood | 8,032 | 506 | 63.0 |
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 Wigton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Wampool Place | 17 |
| On or near Howrigg Bank | 16 |
| On or near Burnside | 15 |
| On or near Kirkland Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 14 |
| On or near Wheatsheaf Lane | 14 |
| On or near Half Moon Lane | 13 |
| On or near Scholars Green | 12 |
| On or near Water Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wigton 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 | 158 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 16.1% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Wigton has an estimated population of 6,200. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wigton sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wigton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Wigton a safe place to live?
Wigton recorded 69.0 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (55).
Is crime in Wigton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wigton was up 17% on the year before: 428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wigton?
Wigton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.