Egremont vs Gosforth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Egremont

CA24 · Cumbria

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft4
  • Drugs2

Gosforth

CA20 · Cumbria

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Gosforth has less crime — 1 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Egremont recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in April 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 1, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egremont sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (12) and Other theft (4), while Gosforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Egremont or Gosforth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Egremont — 1 vs 20 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Egremont and Gosforth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Egremont saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Gosforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 20).

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