Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
317
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CA22 · Cumbria
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Egremont has less crime — 31 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Egremont in February 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 31, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42) and Public order (41), while Egremont has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Other crime (4). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Egremont is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Egremont recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 31 vs 317 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Egremont 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 Egremont had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Egremont recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 317).