Keswick vs Workington South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Keswick Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Workington South Cumbria Constabulary

      Keswick vs Workington South Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Keswick
      Cumbria Constabulary
      469 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% 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 Keswick
      B Workington South
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      469
      1,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      492
      1,200
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Keswick
      B Workington South
      Violent Crime
      196 ↓3%
      535 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓7%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓18%
      61 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑0%
      24 ↓27%
      Burglary
      11 ↓42%
      37 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑13%
      124 ↓9%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      32 ↓33%
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      99 ↓1%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑16%
      39 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      3
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      35 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Keswick safer than Workington South?

      Keswick has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 469 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,046 crimes. Keswick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Keswick vs Workington South?

      Keswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — 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 Keswick and Workington South?

      In Keswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (196 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 Keswick and Workington South?

      Keswick recorded 38 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 Keswick vs Workington South?

      Violent crime in Keswick totalled 196 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 Keswick and Workington South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Keswick recorded 492 crimes (now 469, a change of -4.7%). Workington South recorded 1,200 crimes previously (now 1,046, -12.8%).

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

      Keswick 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 Keswick 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 Keswick or Workington South on a crime map?

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

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