Cockermouth vs Workington South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Cockermouth Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Workington South Cumbria Constabulary

      Cockermouth vs Workington South Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Cockermouth
      Cumbria Constabulary
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Workington South
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,046 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockermouth
      B Workington South
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      487
      1,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      601
      1,200
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockermouth
      B Workington South
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓30%
      535 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓13%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑5%
      61 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      24 ↓27%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      37 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑0%
      124 ↓9%
      Drugs
      19 ↓17%
      32 ↓33%
      Public Order
      46 ↓12%
      99 ↓1%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑29%
      39 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      35 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cockermouth is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockermouth safer than Workington South?

      Cockermouth has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,046 crimes. Cockermouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockermouth vs Workington South?

      Cockermouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Workington South shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cockermouth and Workington South?

      In Cockermouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (228 incidents). In Workington South, it is Violent Crime (535 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cockermouth and Workington South?

      Cockermouth recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington South recorded 37. 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 Cockermouth vs Workington South?

      Violent crime in Cockermouth totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 535 in Workington South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cockermouth and Workington South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockermouth recorded 601 crimes (now 487, a change of -19%). Workington South recorded 1,200 crimes previously (now 1,046, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockermouth and Workington South?

      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. Cockermouth has a resolution rate of 0% and Workington South has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockermouth and Workington South?

      Cockermouth falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington South 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 Cockermouth and Workington South?

      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 Cockermouth or Workington South on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.