CA28 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CA28 7DW

CA28 7DW, Copeland has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.88 per 1,000 population. This CA28 7DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CA28 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CA28 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CA28 7DW, encompassing approximately 1594 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (47.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

CA28 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Street with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • East Strand with total crimes: 9

CA28 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5970.8847.50%
Criminal damage and arson1237.0171.43%
Drugs117.53175.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.90-10.00%
Public order85.65-27.27%
Shoplifting55.0225.00%
Other theft33.14-66.67%
Burglary31.880.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4058.9629.03%
Public order1125.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.90-28.57%
Other theft96.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.6516.67%
Shoplifting44.39-63.64%
Drugs42.51100.00%
Bicycle theft22.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3152.69-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour1419.4516.67%
Shoplifting118.78175.00%
Public order96.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.650.00%
Burglary53.76400.00%
Other theft33.1450.00%
Drugs21.88-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3446.4217.24%
Anti-social behaviour1221.33-58.62%
Public order77.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.39-68.42%
Drugs53.760.00%
Shoplifting43.140.00%
Other theft22.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.25100.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2965.2438.10%
Violence and sexual offences2918.19-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson1918.1958.33%
Public order711.920.00%
Drugs54.39400.00%
Other theft43.14100.00%
Shoplifting42.5133.33%
Burglary42.510.00%
Bicycle theft12.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3353.95-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour2120.70-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson1213.1720.00%
Public order77.53-41.67%
Possession of weapons34.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.88-62.50%
Other theft21.88-60.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Other crime11.25-50.00%
Drugs10.63-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3777.7837.04%
Anti-social behaviour3423.21100.00%
Public order1221.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.5325.00%
Shoplifting86.270.00%
Drugs65.02200.00%
Other theft53.76150.00%
Vehicle crime33.14200.00%
Burglary31.88200.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2745.7912.50%
Anti-social behaviour1716.9430.77%
Criminal damage and arson810.66100.00%
Shoplifting85.0233.33%
Public order45.020.00%
Possession of weapons22.510.00%
Drugs21.25-33.33%
Other theft21.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1315.0562.50%
Shoplifting68.1520.00%
Other theft43.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.51-60.00%
Public order42.51-33.33%
Drugs32.51-25.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson1018.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.27-57.89%
Public order65.0250.00%
Shoplifting53.76-28.57%
Drugs43.1433.33%
Other theft32.5150.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2747.67-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour1916.94-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.92-16.67%
Shoplifting76.2775.00%
Public order44.39-33.33%
Drugs32.51-40.00%
Other theft21.88-66.67%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3862.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour2023.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.550.00%
Public order67.530.00%
Other theft63.760.00%
Drugs53.760.00%
Shoplifting43.140.00%
Burglary42.510.00%
Theft from the person22.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412
April 202429
March 202421
February 202434
January 202417
December 202313
November 20238
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202440
June 202431
May 202434
April 202429
March 202433
February 202437
January 202427
December 202324
November 202330
October 202327
September 202338

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202419
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 202411
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CA28 7DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duke Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. East Strand
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Scotch Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Michael Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. James Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gregg'S Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windmill Brow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Roper Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 16. Strand Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peter Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Addison Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. John'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Carter Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Schoolhouse Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Temple Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Richmond Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Harbour View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hamilton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Strand
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Williamson Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Senhouse Street
    Total1
    Drugs1