Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CA14 · Cumbria
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Carlisle has less crime — 108 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Workington recorded notably higher crime than Carlisle in April 2026 — 169 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Workington has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Carlisle recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 108 vs 169 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Workington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Carlisle recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 169).