Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA13 · Cumbria
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cockermouth has less crime — 17 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Cockermouth in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 17, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cockermouth sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Whitehaven has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cockermouth recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 17 vs 144 incidents. That is 88% 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 Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cockermouth recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 144).