Egremont vs South Whitehaven and St Bees

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Egremont Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      South Whitehaven and St Bees Cumbria Constabulary

      Egremont vs South Whitehaven and St Bees Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Egremont
      Cumbria Constabulary
      828 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      South Whitehaven and St Bees
      Cumbria Constabulary
      727 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Egremont
      B South Whitehaven and St Bees
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      828
      727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      910
      965
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9%
      ↓24.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Egremont
      B South Whitehaven and St Bees
      Violent Crime
      357 ↓17%
      413 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓8%
      30 ↓59%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑14%
      36 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      29 ↑21%
      13 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓16%
      74 ↓35%
      Drugs
      18 ↑13%
      18 ↓28%
      Public Order
      92 ↓12%
      73 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑84%
      6 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑0%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓21%
      33 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Whitehaven and St Bees is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Egremont safer than South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      Egremont has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 828 crimes in the last 12 months. South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 727 crimes. South Whitehaven and St Bees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Egremont vs South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      Egremont shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Whitehaven and St Bees shows -24.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      In Egremont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (357 incidents). In South Whitehaven and St Bees, it is Violent Crime (413 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      Egremont recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 30. 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 Egremont vs South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      Violent crime in Egremont totalled 357 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 413 in South Whitehaven and St Bees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Egremont recorded 910 crimes (now 828, a change of -9%). South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 965 crimes previously (now 727, -24.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      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. Egremont has a resolution rate of 0% and South Whitehaven and St Bees has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      Egremont falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. South Whitehaven and St Bees 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 Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees?

      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 Egremont or South Whitehaven and St Bees on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Egremont and South Whitehaven and St Bees. 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.