Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA1 · Cumbria
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CA13 · Cumbria
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cockermouth has less crime — 51 vs 388 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Cockermouth in April 2026 — 388 incidents compared to 51, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Public order (38) and Drugs (31), while Cockermouth has more Vehicle crime (8) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cockermouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cockermouth recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 51 vs 388 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Cockermouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Cockermouth had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cockermouth recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 388).