Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA4 · Cumbria
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wetheral has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Orton recorded notably higher crime than Wetheral in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Orton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), 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 Orton — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Wetheral is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Orton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wetheral had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wetheral recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).