Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA12 · Cumbria
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA27 · Cumbria
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Bees has less crime — 10 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Keswick recorded notably higher crime than St Bees in February 2026 — 23 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keswick sees higher rates of Public order (6) and Drugs (4), while St Bees has more Other theft (1) and Other crime (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, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Keswick — 10 vs 23 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. St Bees is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Keswick saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while St Bees had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 23).