Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA2 · Cumbria
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 16 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 16, a 19.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Drugs (1), while Carlisle has more Shoplifting (42) and Public order (41). 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 February 2026 Police data, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 16 vs 315 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Appleby-in-Westmorland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Appleby-in-Westmorland saw higher rates of Other crime and Drugs while Carlisle had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 315).