Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vale Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels , and the 134th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vale Close (CA13 0BW) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average (33.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vale Close (CA13 0BW), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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