Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA24 · Cumbria
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Egremont has less crime — 20 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Egremont in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 20, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egremont sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Drugs (2), while Whitehaven has more Public order (19) and Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 Whitehaven — 20 vs 161 incidents. That is 88% 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 and Drugs while Whitehaven had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Egremont recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 161).