Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA12 · Cumbria
36
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Keswick has less crime — 36 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in March 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 36, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keswick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4), while Whitehaven has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 36 vs 116 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Keswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Keswick saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Whitehaven had more Public order. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 116).