CA2 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CA2 5AQ

CA2 5AQ, Carlisle has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population. This CA2 5AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CA2 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CA2 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CA2 5AQ, encompassing approximately 1845 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CA2 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Bridge with total crimes: 10
  • Currock Road with total crimes: 4
  • King Street with total crimes: 3

CA2 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.2525.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.42-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.79-25.00%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Public order31.63-57.14%
Robbery21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.555.88%
Shoplifting89.75166.67%
Public order74.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79300.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Bicycle theft21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Other crime21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.0541.67%
Public order49.210.00%
Shoplifting32.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.50-29.41%
Shoplifting66.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.25100.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Possession of weapons31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-62.50%
Robbery21.630.00%
Drugs11.08-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.09-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson89.21166.67%
Shoplifting64.33-14.29%
Drugs43.2533.33%
Public order32.17-40.00%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.550.00%
Shoplifting79.75-12.50%
Other theft53.7966.67%
Public order52.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-25.00%
Drugs31.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-25.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.7238.46%
Shoplifting89.75100.00%
Public order74.330.00%
Drugs63.79500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Robbery11.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.098.33%
Shoplifting47.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.50-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.50400.00%
Other theft52.7166.67%
Shoplifting42.71-50.00%
Public order42.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.4240.00%
Shoplifting87.59100.00%
Other theft34.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.25-37.50%
Other theft65.42100.00%
Shoplifting43.25-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-40.00%
Public order31.63-57.14%
Drugs21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.720.00%
Shoplifting98.670.00%
Public order74.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.790.00%
Burglary52.710.00%
Robbery32.710.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202417
April 202418
March 202418
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CA2 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nelson Bridge
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Currock Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. King Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Garfield Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Red Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gardenia Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Currock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Northumberland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1