Carlisle West vs North Lakes and Shap

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Carlisle West Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      North Lakes and Shap Cumbria Constabulary

      Carlisle West vs North Lakes and Shap Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carlisle West
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      North Lakes and Shap
      Cumbria Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle West
      B North Lakes and Shap
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,695
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,849
      458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle West
      B North Lakes and Shap
      Violent Crime
      1,181 ↓3%
      139 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓42%
      10 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑3%
      50 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓26%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      54 ↓24%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      320 ↑2%
      27 ↓4%
      Drugs
      110 ↑17%
      38 ↓65%
      Public Order
      280 ↑11%
      27 ↑13%
      Robbery
      10 ↓38%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      214 ↓7%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓9%
      38 ↑192%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑15%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑6%
      7 ↓59%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Lakes and Shap is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 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 North Lakes and Shap?

      Carlisle West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,695 crimes in the last 12 months. North Lakes and Shap has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. North Lakes and Shap scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carlisle West vs North Lakes and Shap?

      Carlisle West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Lakes and Shap shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carlisle West and North Lakes and Shap?

      In Carlisle West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). In North Lakes and Shap, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carlisle West and North Lakes and Shap?

      Carlisle West recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Lakes and Shap recorded 10. 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 North Lakes and Shap?

      Violent crime in Carlisle West totalled 1,181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in North Lakes and Shap. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carlisle West and North Lakes and Shap 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%). North Lakes and Shap recorded 458 crimes previously (now 374, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carlisle West and North Lakes and Shap?

      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 North Lakes and Shap has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle West and North Lakes and Shap?

      Carlisle West falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. North Lakes and Shap 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 North Lakes and Shap?

      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 North Lakes and Shap on a crime map?

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

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