Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA27 · Cumbria
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
158
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
St Bees has less crime — 10 vs 158 incidents in February 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than St Bees in February 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 10, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: St Bees sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Other crime (1), while Workington has more Public order (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13). 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, St Bees recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 10 vs 158 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. St Bees is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, St Bees saw higher rates of Other theft and Other crime while Workington had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Bees recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 158).