Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CA12 · Cumbria
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Keswick has less crime — 26 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 26, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Keswick has more Other theft (5). 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, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 26 vs 108 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Keswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Keswick had more Other theft. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 108).