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Crime in Distington

Distington had 19 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Cumberland area. Crime was down 34% on the three months before.

CA14, Cumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Distington

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49.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-34%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 10 Apr 6 May 2 Jun 10 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Distington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1263%
other crime211%
vehicle crime211%
criminal damage15%
theft15%
shoplifting15%

Distington against Cumberland

TypeDistington per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence31.433.6▼ 8%
Burglary01.3–
Vehicle crime5.21.6–
Anti-social behaviour02.3–
Theft and robbery2.65–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Workington130.2▲ 9%
Harrington112.1▲ 46%
Whitehaven101.7▲ 3%
Parton50▲ 42%
Distington49.7▼ 34%
See every Cumberland area ranked on the crime in Cumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Distington a safe area?

Distington had about 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Distington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by other crime (2) and vehicle crime (2).