Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA12 · Cumbria
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Keswick has less crime — 26 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 26, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keswick sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Whitehaven has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 26 vs 161 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Keswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Keswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 161).