Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA15 · Cumbria
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Maryport recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 5, a 13.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosforth sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Maryport has more Criminal damage & arson (10) and Public order (7). 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, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Maryport — 5 vs 67 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gosforth saw higher rates of Other theft while Maryport had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 67).