Based on April 2026 Police data, Waverton (CA7) recorded the lowest crime rate in Cumbria, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Carlisle (CA2) recorded 420 crimes in the same period — more than 420x the crime count of the safest area. The 34 postcode areas analysed in Cumbria span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, other theft is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Waverton (CA7) is the safest area in Cumbria, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 34 areas analysed. Other theft was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
What is the most dangerous area in Cumbria?
Carlisle (CA2) recorded the most crime in Cumbria in April 2026, with 420 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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