Cumbria, known for its peaceful scenery, and being crowned the most 'instagrammable' place in the UK, still suffers from crime issues.

According to official police statistics, violence and sexual offences have become the most regular crimes in the county.

A recent analysis of police crime maps by the News and Star revealed the areas with the highest number of reported crimes, including the largest proportion of violence and sexual offences.

The data, based on June records, shines a light on the darker side of this popular UK destination.

It is important to note that the policing boundaries have recently changed so figures may differ from previous months.

Carlisle Central

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In Carlisle, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023, was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 56 seperate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents on or near a parking area or in pubs/clubs, with 17 reports made near or on Botchergate.

The rest of Carlisle reported:

16  reports of public order

23 report of shoplifting

30 report of anti-social behaviour

Penrith Town

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In Penrith, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023, was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 58 seperate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents in the town centre, with 13 reports.

The rest of Penrith reported:

17 reports of public order

23 report of shoplifting

21 report of anti-social behaviour

Whitehaven Town

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In Whitehaven, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023, was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 49 separate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents on or near Queen Street, with 14 different incidents.

The rest of Whitehaven reported:

13 reports of anti-social behaviour

11 reports of shoplifting

12 reports of public order

Workington Central

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In Workington, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023 was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 43 separate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents on or near Jane Street, with 10 different incidents.

The rest of Workington reported:

20 reports of shoplifting

16 reports of criminal damage and arson

17 reports of anti-social behaviour

Maryport

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In Maryport, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023, was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 36 separate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents near Ewanrigg.

The rest of Maryport reported:

15 reports of public order

18 reports of anti-social behaviour

12 reports of other theft

Cockermouth

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In Cockermouth, the crime most heavily reported in June 2023, was violence and sexual offences, with a total of 30 separate reports. The largest proportion of these reports were in reference to incidents directly in the town centre.

The rest of Cockermouth reported:

8 reports of anti social behaviour

5 reports of 'other theft'

13 reports of criminal damage and arson