Cockermouth vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Cockermouth Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Cockermouth vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Cockermouth
      Cumbria Constabulary
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cockermouth
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      487
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      601
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockermouth
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      228 ↓30%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓13%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑5%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑0%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      19 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      46 ↓12%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑29%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockermouth safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Cockermouth has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockermouth vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Cockermouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Cockermouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (228 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster?

      Cockermouth recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Cockermouth totalled 228 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockermouth recorded 601 crimes (now 487, a change of -19%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster?

      Cockermouth falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cockermouth and Warton - Lancaster. 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.