Carlisle Central vs Carlisle West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Carlisle Central Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Carlisle West Cumbria Constabulary

      Carlisle Central vs Carlisle West Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Carlisle Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,703 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carlisle West
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle Central
      B Carlisle West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,703
      2,695
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,051
      2,849
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.4%
      ↓5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle Central
      B Carlisle West
      Violent Crime
      984 ↓8%
      1,181 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      274 ↓28%
      169 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓31%
      150 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓19%
      48 ↓26%
      Burglary
      38 ↓32%
      54 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑4%
      320 ↑2%
      Drugs
      187 ↑9%
      110 ↑17%
      Public Order
      299 ↓10%
      280 ↑11%
      Robbery
      13 ↓13%
      10 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      453 ↓4%
      214 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑0%
      10 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓5%
      21 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↓40%
      38 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓36%
      90 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Carlisle Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlisle Central safer than Carlisle West?

      Carlisle Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,703 crimes in the last 12 months. Carlisle West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,695 crimes. Carlisle Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carlisle Central vs Carlisle West?

      Carlisle Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carlisle West shows -5.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Carlisle Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (984 incidents). In Carlisle West, it is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Carlisle Central recorded 274 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carlisle West recorded 169. 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 Carlisle Central vs Carlisle West?

      Violent crime in Carlisle Central totalled 984 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,181 in Carlisle West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carlisle Central recorded 3,051 crimes (now 2,703, a change of -11.4%). Carlisle West recorded 2,849 crimes previously (now 2,695, -5.4%).

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

      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. Carlisle Central has a resolution rate of 24% and Carlisle West has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle Central and Carlisle West?

      Carlisle Central falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Carlisle West 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 Carlisle Central and Carlisle West?

      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 Carlisle Central or Carlisle West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carlisle Central and Carlisle West. 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.