Carlisle Central vs North Penrith and Alston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Carlisle Central vs North Penrith and Alston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlisle Central safer than North Penrith and Alston?
Carlisle Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,703 crimes in the last 12 months. North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 412 crimes. North Penrith and Alston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Carlisle Central vs North Penrith and Alston?
Carlisle Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Penrith and Alston shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston?
In Carlisle Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (984 incidents). In North Penrith and Alston, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston?
Carlisle Central recorded 274 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Penrith and Alston recorded 12. 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 North Penrith and Alston?
Violent crime in Carlisle Central totalled 984 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in North Penrith and Alston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston 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%). North Penrith and Alston recorded 507 crimes previously (now 412, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston?
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 North Penrith and Alston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston?
Carlisle Central falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. North Penrith and Alston 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 North Penrith and Alston?
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 North Penrith and Alston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carlisle Central and North Penrith and Alston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.