Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 16 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 16, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Drugs (1), while Carlisle has more Shoplifting (21) and Public order (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 16 vs 102 incidents. That is 84% 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 102).