Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CA15 · Cumbria
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maryport has less crime — 67 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Maryport in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 67, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Maryport has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 February 2026 Police data, Maryport recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 67 vs 315 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Maryport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maryport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maryport recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 315).