Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA1 · Cumbria
346
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Orton has less crime — 2 vs 346 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Orton in February 2026 — 346 incidents compared to 2, a 173.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (158) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Orton has more Shoplifting (2). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Orton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Orton recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 2 vs 346 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Orton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Orton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Orton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 346).