Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 5, a 20.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Public order (12), while Gosforth has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 5 vs 102 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Gosforth had more Other theft. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 102).