Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA17 · Cumbria
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 3 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby Stephen in February 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 3, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (10) and Other crime (3), while Kirkby Stephen has more Public order (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, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Appleby-in-Westmorland — 3 vs 16 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen 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 Violence & sexual offences and Other crime while Kirkby Stephen had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 16).