Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA17 · Cumbria
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 3 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Gosforth recorded notably higher crime than Kirkby Stephen in February 2026 — 5 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosforth sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Other theft (2), while Kirkby Stephen has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Gosforth — 3 vs 5 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gosforth saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Kirkby Stephen had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 5).