Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA22 · Cumbria
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Egremont has less crime — 37 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Egremont in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 37, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egremont sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Workington has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Egremont recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 37 vs 169 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Egremont is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Egremont saw higher rates of Other theft while Workington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Egremont recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 169).