Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA20 · Cumbria
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA17 · Cumbria
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 1 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby Stephen recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in April 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 1, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Kirkby Stephen has more Violence & sexual offences (6) and Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby Stephen — 1 vs 12 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gosforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kirkby Stephen had more Violence & sexual offences and Public order. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 12).