Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA24 · Cumbria
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA27 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Bees has less crime — 5 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Egremont recorded substantially more crime than St Bees in April 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 5, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egremont sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Drugs (2), while St Bees has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Public order (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, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Egremont — 5 vs 20 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. St Bees 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 St Bees had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 20).