Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
83
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Carlisle has less crime — 83 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
Whitehaven saw somewhat more crime than Carlisle in March 2026 (116 vs 83 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Whitehaven has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Carlisle recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 83 vs 116 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Carlisle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whitehaven had more Public order. Overall, Carlisle recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 116).