Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA5 · Cumbria
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
158
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Orton has less crime — 2 vs 158 incidents in February 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Orton in February 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 2, a 79.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Orton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Workington has more Violence & sexual offences (82) and Public order (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Orton recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 2 vs 158 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Orton 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 Workington had more Violence & sexual offences and Public order. Overall, Orton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 158).