Carlisle West Rural vs Penrith Town

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
      15/100
      Penrith Town Cumbria Constabulary

      Carlisle West Rural vs Penrith Town 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Penrith Town
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,349 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle West Rural
      B Penrith Town
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      488
      1,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      1,830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle West Rural
      B Penrith Town
      Violent Crime
      271 ↓16%
      641 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      20 ↓50%
      71 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓24%
      57 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      14 ↓36%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      24 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓20%
      110 ↓33%
      Drugs
      14 ↓65%
      87 ↓22%
      Public Order
      52 ↑8%
      135 ↓9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑0%
      135 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      30 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓64%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlisle West Rural safer than Penrith Town?

      Carlisle West Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 488 crimes in the last 12 months. Penrith Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,349 crimes. Carlisle West Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carlisle West Rural vs Penrith Town?

      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. Penrith Town shows -26.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Carlisle West Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Penrith Town, it is Violent Crime (641 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Carlisle West Rural recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penrith Town recorded 71. 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 Penrith Town?

      Violent crime in Carlisle West Rural totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 641 in Penrith Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carlisle West Rural and Penrith Town 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%). Penrith Town recorded 1,830 crimes previously (now 1,349, -26.3%).

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

      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 Penrith Town has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle West Rural and Penrith Town?

      Carlisle West Rural falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Penrith Town 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 Penrith Town?

      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 Penrith Town on a crime map?

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

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