Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA13 · Cumbria
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA15 · Cumbria
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cockermouth has less crime — 17 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Maryport recorded substantially more crime than Cockermouth in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 17, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cockermouth sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Maryport has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Cockermouth recorded fewer crimes than Maryport — 17 vs 67 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Cockermouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cockermouth saw higher rates of Drugs while Maryport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cockermouth recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 67).