Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA8 · Cumbria
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Brampton has less crime — 2 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Brampton in March 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 2, a 58.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brampton sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Whitehaven has more Violence & sexual offences (66) and Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Brampton recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 2 vs 116 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Brampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brampton saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Whitehaven had more Violence & sexual offences and Public order. Overall, Brampton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 116).