Carlisle vs Waverton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carlisle

CA2 · Cumbria

407

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences173
  • Public order52
  • Shoplifting41

Waverton

CA7 · Cumbria

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Waverton has less crime — 1 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 1, a 407.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (173) and Public order (52), while Waverton has more Other theft (1). Carlisle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Waverton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carlisle or Waverton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 1 vs 407 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Waverton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Carlisle and Waverton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Waverton had more Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 407).

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