Carlisle vs Egremont — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Carlisle

CA3 · Cumbria

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting18
  • Public order18

Egremont

CA24 · Cumbria

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft4
  • Drugs2

Egremont has less crime — 20 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Egremont in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 20, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18) and Public order (18), while Egremont has more Other theft (4) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carlisle or Egremont safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Egremont recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 20 vs 108 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Egremont is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Egremont had more Other theft and Drugs. Overall, Egremont recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 108).

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