PORTLAND SQUARE, CA1 1PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CA1 1PY

PORTLAND SQUARE, CA1 1PY, Carlisle has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.66 per 1,000 population. This CA1 1PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CA1 postcode area, which has experienced 347 crimes and a crime rate of 13.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CA1 1PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CA1 1PY, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-13.85% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

CA1 1PY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Collier Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 16
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 14

PORTLAND SQUARE, CA1 1PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5642.66-13.85%
Drugs1619.27-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour145.50-36.36%
Shoplifting104.82-44.44%
Public order83.44-65.22%
Other theft52.7566.67%
Other crime31.72-50.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6557.4510.17%
Public order2322.3676.92%
Anti-social behaviour227.9129.41%
Shoplifting187.570.00%
Drugs176.19142.86%
Criminal damage and arson75.85-46.15%
Other crime62.41500.00%
Other theft32.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5950.92-18.06%
Shoplifting1820.30350.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.19-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson135.8544.44%
Public order134.4718.18%
Other theft94.4750.00%
Drugs73.1016.67%
Burglary42.41300.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Theft from the person21.03-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7247.824.35%
Anti-social behaviour1924.775.56%
Public order116.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.78-10.00%
Other theft63.10-25.00%
Drugs62.0620.00%
Theft from the person42.06100.00%
Shoplifting41.38-73.33%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%
Burglary11.03-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6951.2646.81%
Anti-social behaviour1823.74-30.77%
Shoplifting156.1987.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.1611.11%
Other theft83.440.00%
Public order82.75-38.46%
Burglary62.7520.00%
Drugs52.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4746.45-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour2616.1723.81%
Public order138.95-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson94.47-10.00%
Other theft83.1014.29%
Drugs82.7533.33%
Shoplifting82.75-38.46%
Burglary52.75150.00%
Possession of weapons41.72-33.33%
Other crime31.380.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5649.8936.59%
Anti-social behaviour2119.27-22.22%
Public order187.2280.00%
Shoplifting136.1918.18%
Criminal damage and arson104.4711.11%
Other theft73.44133.33%
Drugs62.410.00%
Possession of weapons62.0620.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4142.66-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour2714.11237.50%
Shoplifting119.2910.00%
Public order103.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.44-57.14%
Drugs63.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons52.0625.00%
Other crime31.7250.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Other theft31.03-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4242.32-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson2114.45250.00%
Drugs107.2242.86%
Other theft103.44-9.09%
Shoplifting103.44-33.33%
Public order93.44-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.10-55.56%
Possession of weapons42.750.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6949.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1823.74-37.93%
Shoplifting156.19150.00%
Other theft115.1622.22%
Public order103.78150.00%
Drugs73.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Other crime21.03-66.67%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.830.00%
Other theft99.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.100.00%
Drugs83.100.00%
Shoplifting62.750.00%
Other crime62.060.00%
Public order42.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202465
July 202459
June 202472
May 202469
April 202447
March 202456
February 202441
January 202442
December 202369
November 202346

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202417
June 202419
May 202418
April 202426
March 202421
February 202427
January 20248
December 202318
November 202329

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 202413
March 202418
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202418
June 20244
May 202415
April 20248
March 202413
February 202411
January 202410
December 202315
November 20236

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202421
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CA1 1PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Collier Lane
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bank Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Barrock Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lonsdale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cecil Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Citadel Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. King Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albert Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hartington Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Friars Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 15. St Pauls Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Rydal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rose Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lismore Place
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Compton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Portland Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Alfred Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Henry Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tait Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fusehill Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Bowman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Petteril Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Broad Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Strand Road
    Total1
    Drugs1