Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
317
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CA25 · Cumbria
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleator Moor has less crime — 28 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Cleator Moor in February 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 28, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Public order (41), while Cleator Moor has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cleator Moor is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleator Moor recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 28 vs 317 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Cleator Moor is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Cleator Moor had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cleator Moor recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 317).