Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA12 · Cumbria
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Keswick has less crime — 26 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 26, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keswick sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Workington has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 26 vs 169 incidents. That is 85% 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 Workington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 169).