Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Orton has less crime — 2 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Orton in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 2, a 51.0x difference. 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, Orton recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 2 vs 102 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Orton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Carlisle's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (31 incidents) while Orton's was Shoplifting (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.