Appleby vs Carlisle West Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Appleby Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Carlisle West Rural Cumbria Constabulary

      Appleby vs Carlisle West Rural Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Appleby
      Cumbria Constabulary
      440 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.9% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Carlisle West Rural
      Cumbria Constabulary
      488 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleby
      B Carlisle West Rural
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      440
      488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      586
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.9%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleby
      B Carlisle West Rural
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓25%
      271 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓50%
      20 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓38%
      25 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑38%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      10 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓37%
      45 ↓20%
      Drugs
      43 ↑8%
      14 ↓65%
      Public Order
      45 ↓15%
      52 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      11 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      8 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Appleby is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleby safer than Carlisle West Rural?

      Appleby has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 440 crimes in the last 12 months. Carlisle West Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 488 crimes. Appleby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleby vs Carlisle West Rural?

      Appleby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carlisle West Rural shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleby and Carlisle West Rural?

      In Appleby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Carlisle West Rural, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleby and Carlisle West Rural?

      Appleby recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carlisle West Rural recorded 20. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Appleby vs Carlisle West Rural?

      Violent crime in Appleby totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Carlisle West Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleby and Carlisle West Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleby recorded 586 crimes (now 440, a change of -24.9%). Carlisle West Rural recorded 616 crimes previously (now 488, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleby and Carlisle West Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Appleby has a resolution rate of 60% and Carlisle West Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleby and Carlisle West Rural?

      Appleby falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Carlisle West Rural is covered by Cumbria Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Appleby and Carlisle West Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Appleby or Carlisle West Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleby and Carlisle West Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.