Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA23 · Cumbria
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cleator Moor has less crime — 13 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Cleator Moor in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 13, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleator Moor sees higher rates of Drugs (2), 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, Cleator Moor recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 13 vs 161 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cleator Moor is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleator Moor saw higher rates of Drugs while Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cleator Moor recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 161).