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Crime in Wigton

Wigton had 113 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

CA7, Cumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wigton

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75.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 34 Apr 40 May 42 Jun 33 Jul 38 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6154%
criminal damage1715%
public order98%
anti-social behaviour65%
theft44%
shoplifting44%
other crime33%
drugs33%

Wigton against Cumberland

TypeWigton per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence40.633.6▲ 5%
Burglary1.31.3–
Vehicle crime1.31.6–
Anti-social behaviour42.3–
Theft and robbery2.75–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wigton75.1▲ 14%
Thursby0–
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 Wigton a safe area?

Wigton had about 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wigton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by criminal damage (17) and public order (9).