Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA23 · Cumbria
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Cleator Moor recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 5, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleator Moor sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Gosforth has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Cleator Moor — 5 vs 20 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleator Moor saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Gosforth had more Other theft. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 20).