Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA20 · Cumbria
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gosforth has less crime — 1 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 1, a 161.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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 Whitehaven — 1 vs 161 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Gosforth is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Gosforth's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents) while Whitehaven's was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.