Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA17 · Cumbria
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA4 · Cumbria
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetheral has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.
Kirkby Stephen recorded substantially more crime than Wetheral in February 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby Stephen sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Wetheral has more Violence & sexual offences (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, Wetheral recorded fewer crimes than Kirkby Stephen — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Wetheral is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirkby Stephen saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Wetheral had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wetheral recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 3).