Fly-tipping in Cumberland rose to 31 incidents in 2024-25, reversing earlier declines.

Large-scale fly-tipping in Cumberland, formed after the 2023 local government reorganization, has risen to 31 incidents in 2024-25, up from 22 in 2022-23, with a seven percent increase from the prior year. The data shows a shift from earlier declines, as areas like Allerdale and Copeland previously saw sharp drops in major incidents. Cumberland Council continues efforts to combat waste crime through partnerships, prosecutions, and public reporting via its website.