Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA24 · Cumbria
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA17 · Cumbria
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 12 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Egremont recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby Stephen in April 2026 — 20 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egremont sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Drugs (2), while Kirkby Stephen has more Public order (3) and Other crime (1). 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, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Egremont — 12 vs 20 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen 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 and Drugs while Kirkby Stephen had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 20).