Barrow Island and Walney vs Workington North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barrow Island and Walney Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Workington North Cumbria Constabulary

      Barrow Island and Walney vs Workington North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barrow Island and Walney
      Cumbria Constabulary
      936 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Workington North
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barrow Island and Walney
      B Workington North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      936
      1,277
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,011
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barrow Island and Walney
      B Workington North
      Violent Crime
      472 ↓8%
      539 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓26%
      126 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓17%
      65 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓60%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      25 ↓4%
      23 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓22%
      121 ↑10%
      Drugs
      41 ↑14%
      69 ↑11%
      Public Order
      102 ↑36%
      126 ↓27%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑161%
      147 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑6%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓56%
      23 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barrow Island and Walney is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barrow Island and Walney safer than Workington North?

      Barrow Island and Walney has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 936 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,277 crimes. Barrow Island and Walney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barrow Island and Walney vs Workington North?

      Barrow Island and Walney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Workington North shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barrow Island and Walney and Workington North?

      In Barrow Island and Walney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (472 incidents). In Workington North, it is Violent Crime (539 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barrow Island and Walney and Workington North?

      Barrow Island and Walney recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington North recorded 126. 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 Island and Walney vs Workington North?

      Violent crime in Barrow Island and Walney totalled 472 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 539 in Workington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barrow Island and Walney and Workington North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barrow Island and Walney recorded 1,011 crimes (now 936, a change of -7.4%). Workington North recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,277, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barrow Island and Walney and Workington North?

      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 Island and Walney has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Workington North has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barrow Island and Walney and Workington North?

      Barrow Island and Walney falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington North 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 Island and Walney and Workington North?

      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 Island and Walney or Workington North on a crime map?

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

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