Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA17 · Cumbria
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kirkby Stephen has less crime — 12 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Kirkby Stephen in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 12, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirkby Stephen sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Workington has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 12 vs 169 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Kirkby Stephen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kirkby Stephen saw higher rates of Other crime while Workington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kirkby Stephen recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 169).