Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA13 · Cumbria
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 17 incidents in February 2026.
Cockermouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 5, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cockermouth sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Drugs (2), 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 Cockermouth — 5 vs 17 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cockermouth saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Gosforth had more Other theft. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 17).