Appleby vs Penrith Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Appleby Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Penrith Town Cumbria Constabulary

      Appleby vs Penrith Town Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Appleby
      Cumbria Constabulary
      440 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.9% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Penrith Town
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,349 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleby
      B Penrith Town
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      440
      1,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      586
      1,830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.9%
      ↓26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleby
      B Penrith Town
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓25%
      641 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓50%
      71 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓38%
      57 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑38%
      14 ↓36%
      Burglary
      11 ↓8%
      24 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓37%
      110 ↓33%
      Drugs
      43 ↑8%
      87 ↓22%
      Public Order
      45 ↓15%
      135 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      135 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      30 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Appleby is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleby safer than Penrith Town?

      Appleby has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 440 crimes in the last 12 months. Penrith Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,349 crimes. Appleby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleby vs Penrith Town?

      Appleby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penrith Town shows -26.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleby and Penrith Town?

      In Appleby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Penrith Town, it is Violent Crime (641 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleby and Penrith Town?

      Appleby recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penrith Town recorded 71. 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 Penrith Town?

      Violent crime in Appleby totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 641 in Penrith Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleby and Penrith Town 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%). Penrith Town recorded 1,830 crimes previously (now 1,349, -26.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleby and Penrith Town?

      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 Penrith Town has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleby and Penrith Town?

      Appleby falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Penrith Town 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 Penrith Town?

      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 Penrith Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleby and Penrith Town. 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.