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Crime in Whitehaven

Whitehaven had 551 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 101.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

CA28, Cumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whitehaven

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101.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common293 in 3 months

Month by month

154 Mar 209 Apr 171 May 187 Jun 179 Jul 185 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whitehaven. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29353%
public order5710%
criminal damage509%
shoplifting285%
theft255%
drugs244%
anti-social behaviour183%
burglary163%

Whitehaven against Cumberland

TypeWhitehaven per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence54.133.6▲ 5%
Burglary31.3–
Vehicle crime2.81.6–
Anti-social behaviour3.32.3▼ 31%
Theft and robbery5.75▼ 16%

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%
Frizington81.1▲ 4%
Cleator Moor67.7▲ 9%
Moor Row53.2▼ 13%
Parton50▲ 42%
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 Whitehaven a safe area?

Whitehaven had about 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitehaven?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (293), followed by public order (57) and criminal damage (50).