CA2 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CA2 5AW

CA2 5AW, Carlisle has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 152.79 per 1,000 population. This CA2 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CA2 5AW, encompassing approximately 733 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CA2 5AW area, explore the CA2 5AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-27.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

CA2 5AW 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

CA2 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45152.79-27.42%
Shoplifting1661.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1521.83-6.25%
Drugs1120.46-31.25%
Public order915.01-52.63%
Other theft512.280.00%
Burglary36.82200.00%
Other crime34.09-25.00%
Robbery24.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62211.4514.81%
Shoplifting2084.5825.00%
Public order1927.28111.11%
Drugs1625.92220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1621.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson821.83-20.00%
Other theft510.91-44.44%
Other crime46.8233.33%
Bicycle theft25.46100.00%
Theft from the person22.73-33.33%
Burglary12.73-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54182.80-12.90%
Shoplifting1673.6777.78%
Anti-social behaviour1421.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson1019.1042.86%
Public order913.6450.00%
Other theft912.2828.57%
Drugs512.280.00%
Burglary46.820.00%
Vehicle crime35.46200.00%
Other crime34.09200.00%
Theft from the person34.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons24.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.730.00%
Robbery11.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62163.703.33%
Anti-social behaviour1484.58-26.32%
Shoplifting919.10-25.00%
Other theft712.28-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.55-41.67%
Public order69.55-14.29%
Drugs58.19-44.44%
Theft from the person46.82100.00%
Possession of weapons35.4650.00%
Bicycle theft14.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60188.2687.50%
Anti-social behaviour1981.85-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1225.92100.00%
Shoplifting1216.370.00%
Other theft1016.370.00%
Drugs913.6428.57%
Public order712.28-30.00%
Burglary39.550.00%
Possession of weapons24.09-33.33%
Other crime22.73-33.33%
Theft from the person22.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32151.42-37.25%
Anti-social behaviour2343.650.00%
Shoplifting1231.38-14.29%
Other theft1016.3742.86%
Public order1013.640.00%
Drugs713.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson69.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons38.19-40.00%
Other crime34.09200.00%
Burglary34.0950.00%
Theft from the person24.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51178.7130.77%
Anti-social behaviour2369.574.55%
Shoplifting1431.3840.00%
Public order1019.10400.00%
Drugs913.6480.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.28166.67%
Other theft710.91600.00%
Possession of weapons59.55150.00%
Burglary26.82-33.33%
Robbery12.730.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39126.875.41%
Anti-social behaviour2253.20214.29%
Shoplifting1030.01-23.08%
Drugs513.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.82-72.73%
Burglary34.0950.00%
Vehicle crime34.09200.00%
Other crime24.090.00%
Public order22.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons22.73-33.33%
Other theft12.73-90.00%
Theft from the person11.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37140.51-44.78%
Shoplifting1350.47-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson1117.7357.14%
Other theft1015.010.00%
Public order813.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour710.91-56.25%
Drugs69.55-14.29%
Theft from the person38.190.00%
Possession of weapons34.090.00%
Burglary24.090.00%
Other crime22.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67189.62116.13%
Shoplifting2291.40214.29%
Anti-social behaviour1630.01-23.81%
Other theft1021.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson713.6440.00%
Public order79.5540.00%
Drugs79.55-12.50%
Vehicle crime39.55-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31126.87-49.18%
Anti-social behaviour2142.29-12.50%
Drugs828.650.00%
Shoplifting710.91-70.83%
Other theft79.55-22.22%
Public order59.55-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.82-37.50%
Other crime46.820.00%
Vehicle crime45.46300.00%
Robbery15.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61215.540.00%
Shoplifting2483.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour2432.740.00%
Public order1432.740.00%
Other theft919.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.280.00%
Drugs810.910.00%
Burglary410.910.00%
Robbery25.460.00%
Bicycle theft22.730.00%
Possession of weapons12.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419
April 202423
March 202423
February 202422
January 20247
December 202316
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 601 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202462
July 202454
June 202462
May 202460
April 202432
March 202451
February 202439
January 202437
December 202367
November 202331
October 202361

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202416
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202414
February 202410
January 202413
December 202322
November 20237
October 202324

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CA2 5AW 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. Blake Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nelson Bridge
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Garfield Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elm Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Rydal Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rose Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Nicholas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Currock Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Portland Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. South Henry Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tait Street
    Total1
    Public order1