Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs Workington Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary

      Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden vs Workington Central Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden
      Cumbria Constabulary
      341 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden
      B Workington Central
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      341
      1,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      380
      1,041
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden
      B Workington Central
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓4%
      525 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓50%
      67 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓16%
      70 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓40%
      40 ↑43%
      Burglary
      16 ↑33%
      46 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓41%
      128 ↑22%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      64 ↑25%
      Public Order
      38 ↑41%
      134 ↑28%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↑40%
      139 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      20 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑10%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden safer than Workington Central?

      Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 341 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 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 Workington Central?

      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. Workington Central shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and Workington Central?

      In Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Workington Central, it is Violent Crime (525 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 Workington Central?

      Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington Central recorded 67. 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 Workington Central?

      Violent crime in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 525 in Workington Central. 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 Workington Central 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%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and Workington Central?

      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 Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and Workington Central?

      Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington Central 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 Workington Central?

      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 Workington Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden and Workington Central. 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.