Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CA15 · Cumbria
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maryport has less crime — 81 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Maryport in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 81, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Maryport has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maryport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maryport recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 81 vs 407 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Maryport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maryport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maryport recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 407).