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Overview of Allerdale crime rate

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Crime rating – low. Allerdale is ranked 18th among 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts in terms of crime rate. In 2023, there were 7772 crime incidents reported. According to the latest census, Allerdale has a population of 96155, leading to a crime rate of 80.83 per 1000 residents. This represents a 7.35% decrease in the crime rate compared to the previous year.

Most common crime types in Allerdale include Violence and sexual offences (42.8%), Criminal damage and arson (11.1%), and Anti-social behaviour (9.4%), with the least common being Bicycle theft (0.4%), Robbery (0.3%), and Theft from the person (0.2%).

There are 16 wards in Allerdale, with St Michael’s (Allerdale) (210.4), Moss Bay and Moorclose (119.5), and St John’s and Great Clifton (114.1) reporting the highest crime rates. The safest wards are Dearham and Broughton (34.5), Cockermouth South (25.9), and Thursby (23.7).

In Allerdale, there has been an increase in Anti-social behaviour, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences over recent years. Notably, Violence and sexual offences experienced significant rises in 2021 and 2022. Conversely, decreases were observed in Anti-social behaviour, Criminal damage and arson, and Shoplifting, with a remarkable drop in Anti-social behaviour rates leading up to 2022. Public order and Violence and sexual offences also saw reductions in 2023.

Allerdale crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7772 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3327 (42.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 865 (11.1)%
Anti-social behaviour – 733 (9.4)%
Public order – 699 (9.0)%
Other theft – 550 (7.1)%
Shoplifting – 481 (6.2)%
Drugs – 275 (3.5)%
Burglary – 272 (3.5)%
Vehicle crime – 231 (3.0)%
Other crime – 174 (2.2)%
Possession of weapons – 94 (1.2)%
Bicycle theft – 31 (0.4)%
Robbery – 24 (0.3)%
Theft from the person – 16 (0.2)%

How does Allerdale compare against nearby areas ?

Allerdale ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Allerdale wards

There are 16 wards within Allerdale. St Michael’s (Allerdale), Moss Bay and Moorclose, St John’s and Great Clifton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 16 wards from high crime rate to low.