Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA23 · Cumbria
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 16 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Cleator Moor saw somewhat more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in February 2026 (20 vs 16 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Burglary (1), while Cleator Moor has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). 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 Cleator Moor — 16 vs 20 incidents. That is 20% 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 Burglary while Cleator Moor had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 20).