Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA27 · Cumbria
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CA28 · Cumbria
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
St Bees has less crime — 5 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Whitehaven recorded substantially more crime than St Bees in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 5, a 32.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Bees sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Whitehaven has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Whitehaven — 5 vs 161 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. St Bees is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, St Bees saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Whitehaven had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 161).