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Crime in Papcastle

Papcastle had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 71% on the three months before.

CA13, Cumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Papcastle

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63.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+71%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 5 Apr 6 May 10 Jun 12 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1552%
public order621%
criminal damage414%
vehicle crime27%
burglary13%
anti-social behaviour13%

Papcastle against Cumberland

TypePapcastle per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence32.633.6–
Burglary2.21.3–
Vehicle crime4.41.6–
Anti-social behaviour2.22.3–
Theft and robbery05–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Papcastle63.1▲ 71%
Cockermouth60.3▲ 3%
Great Broughton32.4▼ 7%
Dearham30.4▲ 47%
Brigham8.2–
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 Papcastle a safe area?

Papcastle had about 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Papcastle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by public order (6) and criminal damage (4).