Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
399
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CA27 · Cumbria
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
St Bees has less crime — 4 vs 399 incidents in March 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than St Bees in March 2026 — 399 incidents compared to 4, a 99.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Public order (41) and Criminal damage & arson (38), while St Bees has more Vehicle crime (1) and Other crime (1). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Bees is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 4 vs 399 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. St Bees is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while St Bees had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 399).