CA3 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CA3 8AJ

CA3 8AJ, Carlisle has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 386.56 per 1,000 population. This CA3 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CA3 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 12.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CA3 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CA3 8AJ, encompassing approximately 349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CA3 8AJ area, explore the CA3 8AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-54.84% decrease)

CA3 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collier Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Scotch Street with total crimes: 17
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 16

CA3 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54386.5612.50%
Shoplifting26154.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1474.45-54.84%
Public order1040.09-60.00%
Drugs1028.63-37.50%
Other theft728.6340.00%
Possession of weapons320.04200.00%
Vehicle crime38.590.00%
Burglary38.59200.00%
Other crime38.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.59-87.50%
Bicycle theft12.86-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48492.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31137.4429.17%
Shoplifting2688.7718.18%
Public order2574.45150.00%
Drugs1671.59220.00%
Criminal damage and arson845.81-20.00%
Other crime622.91500.00%
Other theft517.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft314.320.00%
Theft from the person28.59-33.33%
Burglary15.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60440.96-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour24171.8020.00%
Shoplifting2268.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1062.99-9.09%
Public order1028.63-16.67%
Other theft628.6320.00%
Drugs517.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime414.32100.00%
Burglary411.450.00%
Bicycle theft311.450.00%
Theft from the person38.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons18.59-75.00%
Other crime12.86-66.67%
Robbery12.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64418.06-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour20183.26-16.67%
Public order1257.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson1134.36-31.25%
Shoplifting1131.50-57.69%
Drugs631.50-25.00%
Other theft517.18-50.00%
Burglary414.32-42.86%
Possession of weapons411.45300.00%
Theft from the person411.4533.33%
Other crime311.4550.00%
Vehicle crime28.59100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69512.5553.33%
Shoplifting26197.5836.84%
Anti-social behaviour2474.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1668.72100.00%
Other theft1045.81-9.09%
Public order1028.63-44.44%
Drugs828.63-20.00%
Burglary722.91-12.50%
Theft from the person320.040.00%
Bicycle theft28.590.00%
Other crime25.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.730.00%
Possession of weapons12.86-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45461.01-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour30128.85-23.08%
Shoplifting1985.90-29.63%
Public order1854.40-10.00%
Other theft1151.5437.50%
Drugs1031.5042.86%
Criminal damage and arson828.63-20.00%
Burglary822.91300.00%
Other crime422.91300.00%
Theft from the person311.450.00%
Bicycle theft28.590.00%
Possession of weapons25.730.00%
Robbery15.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53492.516.00%
Anti-social behaviour39151.7614.71%
Shoplifting27111.6735.00%
Public order2077.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1057.2766.67%
Other theft828.63300.00%
Drugs722.91-22.22%
Vehicle crime320.040.00%
Possession of weapons28.59-33.33%
Burglary25.73-50.00%
Other crime15.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50400.884.17%
Anti-social behaviour34143.17183.33%
Shoplifting2097.3633.33%
Drugs957.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson625.77-57.14%
Public order517.18-61.54%
Burglary414.3233.33%
Possession of weapons311.450.00%
Vehicle crime38.590.00%
Theft from the person28.59-33.33%
Other crime25.730.00%
Other theft25.73-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48389.42-37.66%
Shoplifting15137.44-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson1442.9575.00%
Public order1340.09-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour1237.22-47.83%
Other theft934.36-10.00%
Drugs925.7750.00%
Burglary325.77200.00%
Theft from the person38.59200.00%
Possession of weapons38.590.00%
Bicycle theft38.59200.00%
Robbery28.59100.00%
Other crime25.73100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77498.2387.80%
Shoplifting26220.4885.71%
Anti-social behaviour2374.45-30.30%
Public order1665.86128.57%
Other theft1045.8111.11%
Criminal damage and arson828.6314.29%
Drugs622.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime317.180.00%
Theft from the person18.590.00%
Robbery12.860.00%
Other crime12.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.860.00%
Burglary12.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41360.79-43.06%
Anti-social behaviour33117.40-2.94%
Shoplifting1494.49-53.33%
Other theft940.090.00%
Drugs825.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson722.910.00%
Public order720.04-63.16%
Other crime320.04200.00%
Vehicle crime38.5950.00%
Robbery18.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72535.4635.85%
Anti-social behaviour34206.1717.24%
Shoplifting3097.3657.89%
Public order1985.900.00%
Other theft954.40-25.00%
Drugs825.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson722.9116.67%
Vehicle crime220.040.00%
Burglary25.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons25.73100.00%
Bicycle theft15.730.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53452.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour29151.760.00%
Public order1983.040.00%
Shoplifting1954.400.00%
Other theft1254.400.00%
Drugs734.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.040.00%
Theft from the person417.180.00%
Burglary411.450.00%
Vehicle crime211.450.00%
Possession of weapons15.730.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Robbery12.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202431
July 202424
June 202420
May 202424
April 202430
March 202439
February 202434
January 202412
December 202323
November 202333
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202448
July 202460
June 202464
May 202469
April 202445
March 202453
February 202450
January 202448
December 202377
November 202341
October 202372
September 202353

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202416
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202422
June 202411
May 202426
April 202419
March 202427
February 202420
January 202415
December 202326
November 202314
October 202330
September 202319

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202425
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202420
February 20245
January 202413
December 202316
November 20237
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CA3 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Collier Lane
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Scotch Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nelson Bridge
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lonsdale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cecil Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Citadel Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Paternoster Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elm Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Friars Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Pauls Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Mary Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Viaduct Estate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milbourne Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Chapel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Portland Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Alfred Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tait Street
    Total1
    Public order1