Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA11 · Cumbria
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Catterlen has less crime — 16 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Catterlen in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 16, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Catterlen sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Whitehaven has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, Catterlen recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 16 vs 161 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Catterlen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Catterlen saw higher rates of Other theft while Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Catterlen recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 161).