Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA1 · Cumbria
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 5 vs 388 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in April 2026 — 388 incidents compared to 5, a 77.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Carlisle has more Public order (38) and Drugs (31). Appleby-in-Westmorland is below the national average while Carlisle is above, making Appleby-in-Westmorland the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 5 vs 388 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Appleby-in-Westmorland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Appleby-in-Westmorland saw higher rates of Other crime while Carlisle had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 388).