Barrow Central and Hindpool vs Workington Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Barrow Central and Hindpool Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary

      Barrow Central and Hindpool vs Workington Central Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Barrow Central and Hindpool
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barrow Central and Hindpool
      B Workington Central
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,546
      1,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,321
      1,041
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barrow Central and Hindpool
      B Workington Central
      Violent Crime
      1,101 ↑15%
      525 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↓32%
      67 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      94 ↑2%
      70 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      40 ↑43%
      Burglary
      69 ↑30%
      46 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      257 ↑19%
      128 ↑22%
      Drugs
      121 ↓9%
      64 ↑25%
      Public Order
      268 ↑25%
      134 ↑28%
      Robbery
      19 ↑533%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      282 ↑41%
      139 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑29%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↓16%
      20 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      45 ↓29%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barrow Central and Hindpool safer than Workington Central?

      Barrow Central and Hindpool has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,546 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 crimes. Barrow Central and Hindpool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barrow Central and Hindpool vs Workington Central?

      Barrow Central and Hindpool shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Workington Central shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central?

      In Barrow Central and Hindpool, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Workington Central, it is Violent Crime (525 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central?

      Barrow Central and Hindpool recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington Central recorded 67. 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 Barrow Central and Hindpool vs Workington Central?

      Violent crime in Barrow Central and Hindpool totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 525 in Workington Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barrow Central and Hindpool recorded 2,321 crimes (now 2,546, a change of +9.7%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central?

      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. Barrow Central and Hindpool has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central?

      Barrow Central and Hindpool falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington Central 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 Barrow Central and Hindpool and Workington Central?

      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 Barrow Central and Hindpool or Workington Central on a crime map?

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

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