Appleby-in-Westmorland vs Wetheral — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Appleby-in-Westmorland

CA16 · Cumbria

16

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Other crime3
  • Drugs1

Wetheral

CA4 · Cumbria

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wetheral has less crime — 1 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded substantially more crime than Wetheral in February 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 1, a 16.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Appleby-in-Westmorland or Wetheral safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wetheral recorded fewer crimes than Appleby-in-Westmorland — 1 vs 16 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Wetheral is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Wetheral?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded 10 incidents of this type vs 1 in Wetheral. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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