Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA23 · Cumbria
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 5 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Cleator Moor recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 5, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Cleator Moor has more Drugs (2) and Public order (2). 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 Cleator Moor — 5 vs 13 incidents. That is 62% 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 Cleator Moor had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 13).