Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA20 · Cumbria
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
158
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Gosforth has less crime — 5 vs 158 incidents in February 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Gosforth in February 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 5, a 31.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gosforth sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Workington has more Public order (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 5 vs 158 incidents. That is 97% 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 Workington had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Gosforth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 158).