Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA1 · Cumbria
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CA3 · Cumbria
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Carlisle has less crime — 108 vs 388 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Carlisle in April 2026 — 388 incidents compared to 108, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Drugs (31), while Carlisle has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carlisle recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 108 vs 388 incidents. That is 72% 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 (108 vs 388).