Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs North Penrith and Alston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs North Penrith and Alston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden safer than North Penrith and Alston?
Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 341 crimes in the last 12 months. North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 412 crimes. Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs North Penrith and Alston?
Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Penrith and Alston shows -18.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston?
In Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In North Penrith and Alston, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston?
Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Penrith and Alston recorded 12. 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 Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs North Penrith and Alston?
Violent crime in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in North Penrith and Alston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden recorded 380 crimes (now 341, a change of -10.3%). North Penrith and Alston recorded 507 crimes previously (now 412, -18.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston?
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. Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden has a resolution rate of 0% and North Penrith and Alston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston?
Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. North Penrith and Alston 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 Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston?
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 Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden or North Penrith and Alston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and North Penrith and Alston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.