Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA2 · Cumbria
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CA14 · Cumbria
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Workington has less crime — 169 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded notably higher crime than Workington in April 2026 — 407 vs 169 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Workington has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Workington recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 169 vs 407 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Carlisle is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Workington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Workington recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 407).