Carlisle West Rural vs Cockermouth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Carlisle West Rural Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Cockermouth Cumbria Constabulary

      Carlisle West Rural vs Cockermouth Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Carlisle West Rural
      Cumbria Constabulary
      488 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Cockermouth
      Cumbria Constabulary
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle West Rural
      B Cockermouth
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      488
      487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      601
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle West Rural
      B Cockermouth
      Violent Crime
      271 ↓16%
      228 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓50%
      33 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓24%
      43 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      16 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓20%
      50 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↓65%
      19 ↓17%
      Public Order
      52 ↑8%
      46 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑0%
      22 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓64%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cockermouth is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 34/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlisle West Rural safer than Cockermouth?

      Carlisle West Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockermouth has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 487 crimes. Cockermouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carlisle West Rural vs Cockermouth?

      Carlisle West Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cockermouth shows -19% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Carlisle West Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Cockermouth, it is Violent Crime (228 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Carlisle West Rural recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockermouth recorded 33. 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 West Rural vs Cockermouth?

      Violent crime in Carlisle West Rural totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 228 in Cockermouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carlisle West Rural recorded 616 crimes (now 488, a change of -20.8%). Cockermouth recorded 601 crimes previously (now 487, -19%).

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

      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 West Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Cockermouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle West Rural and Cockermouth?

      Carlisle West Rural falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Cockermouth 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 West Rural and Cockermouth?

      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 West Rural or Cockermouth on a crime map?

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

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