Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA11 · Cumbria
13
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Catterlen has less crime — 13 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Catterlen in March 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 13, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Catterlen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Whitehaven has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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, Catterlen recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 13 vs 116 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Catterlen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Catterlen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Catterlen recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 116).