Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA17 · Cumbria
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 3 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby Stephen in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 3, a 34.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (31) and Shoplifting (21), while Kirkby Stephen has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 3 vs 102 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Kirkby Stephen had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 102).