Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA16 · Cumbria
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Appleby-in-Westmorland has less crime — 16 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Appleby-in-Westmorland in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 16, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Appleby-in-Westmorland sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Burglary (1), while Whitehaven has more Public order (16) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 16 vs 144 incidents. That is 89% 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 Whitehaven had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Appleby-in-Westmorland recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 144).