Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA17 · Cumbria
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Orton has less crime — 2 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.
Kirkby Stephen recorded substantially more crime than Orton in April 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 2, a 6.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Orton recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby Stephen — 2 vs 12 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Orton is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Kirkby Stephen recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 2 in Orton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.