Cockermouth vs Gisburn & Rimington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Cockermouth Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Gisburn & Rimington Lancashire Constabulary

      Cockermouth vs Gisburn & Rimington Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Cockermouth
      Cumbria Constabulary
      373 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.6% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Gisburn & Rimington
      Lancashire Constabulary
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockermouth
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      373
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      618
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.6%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockermouth
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓48%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↓41%
      14 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓31%
      14 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓30%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      15 ↓35%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      35 ↓35%
      2
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓58%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockermouth safer than Gisburn & Rimington?

      Cockermouth has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 373 crimes in the last 12 months. Gisburn & Rimington has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 77 crimes. Gisburn & Rimington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockermouth vs Gisburn & Rimington?

      Cockermouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gisburn & Rimington shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington?

      In Cockermouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 incidents). In Gisburn & Rimington, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Cockermouth recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gisburn & Rimington recorded 14. 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 Gisburn & Rimington?

      Violent crime in Cockermouth totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Gisburn & Rimington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockermouth recorded 618 crimes (now 373, a change of -39.6%). Gisburn & Rimington recorded 72 crimes previously (now 77, +6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington?

      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 100% and Gisburn & Rimington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Cockermouth falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Gisburn & Rimington is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cockermouth and Gisburn & Rimington?

      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 Gisburn & Rimington on a crime map?

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

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