Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA1 · Cumbria
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CA2 · Cumbria
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Carlisle has less crime — 388 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle and Carlisle recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 388 and 407 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Drugs (31), while Carlisle has more Shoplifting (41). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carlisle recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 388 vs 407 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Carlisle is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Drugs while Carlisle had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carlisle recorded fewer total crimes (388 vs 407).