Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Orton has less crime — 2 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Orton in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 2, a 157.5x difference. 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 315 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Orton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Carlisle's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (116 incidents) while Orton's was Shoplifting (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.