Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA13 · Cumbria
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA20 · Cumbria
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 1 vs 51 incidents in April 2026.
Cockermouth recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in April 2026 — 51 incidents compared to 1, a 51.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Cockermouth — 1 vs 51 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Cockermouth's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (21 incidents) while Gosforth's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.