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Crime in St Bees

St Bees had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Cumberland area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

CA27, Cumberland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of St Bees

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34.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 5 Apr 6 May 6 Jun 6 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence643%
theft214%
anti-social behaviour214%
criminal damage214%
public order17%
other crime17%

St Bees against Cumberland

TypeSt Bees per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence14.733.6–
Burglary01.3–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour4.92.3–
Theft and robbery4.95–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitehaven101.7▲ 3%
Egremont77.7▲ 4%
Cleator Moor67.7▲ 9%
Moor Row53.2▼ 13%
Bigrigg37.2▼ 36%
St Bees34.2▼ 7%
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 St Bees a safe area?

St Bees had about 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Bees?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by theft (2) and anti-social behaviour (2).