Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CA17 · Cumbria
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 12 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby Stephen in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 12, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Kirkby Stephen has more Other crime (1). 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, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 12 vs 108 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen had more Other crime. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 108).