Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CA27 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Bees has less crime — 5 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than St Bees in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 5, a 21.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while St Bees has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 5 vs 108 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. St Bees 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 St Bees had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 108).