Carlisle West vs Carlisle West Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Carlisle West Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Carlisle West Rural Cumbria Constabulary

      Carlisle West vs Carlisle West Rural Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carlisle West
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Carlisle West Rural
      Cumbria Constabulary
      488 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle West
      B Carlisle West Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,695
      488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,849
      616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle West
      B Carlisle West Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,181 ↓3%
      271 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓42%
      20 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑3%
      25 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓26%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      54 ↓24%
      10 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      320 ↑2%
      45 ↓20%
      Drugs
      110 ↑17%
      14 ↓65%
      Public Order
      280 ↑11%
      52 ↑8%
      Robbery
      10 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      214 ↓7%
      13 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑15%
      11 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑6%
      8 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Carlisle West Rural is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlisle West safer than Carlisle West Rural?

      Carlisle West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,695 crimes in the last 12 months. Carlisle West Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 488 crimes. Carlisle West Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Carlisle West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carlisle West Rural shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Carlisle West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). In Carlisle West Rural, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Carlisle West recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carlisle West Rural recorded 20. 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 vs Carlisle West Rural?

      Violent crime in Carlisle West totalled 1,181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Carlisle West Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carlisle West recorded 2,849 crimes (now 2,695, a change of -5.4%). Carlisle West Rural recorded 616 crimes previously (now 488, -20.8%).

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

      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 has a resolution rate of 18% and Carlisle West Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle West and Carlisle West Rural?

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

      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 or Carlisle West Rural on a crime map?

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

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