Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA11 · Cumbria
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 5 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Catterlen recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in April 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 5, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Catterlen has more Public order (5) and Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer crimes than Catterlen — 5 vs 16 incidents. That is 69% 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 Catterlen had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 16).