Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 5, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Drugs (1), while Gosforth has more Other theft (2). 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, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Appleby-in-Westmorland — 5 vs 16 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Gosforth 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 Gosforth had more Other theft. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 16).