Maryport vs Penrith Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Maryport Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Penrith Town Cumbria Constabulary

      Maryport vs Penrith Town Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Maryport
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Penrith Town
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,349 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maryport
      B Penrith Town
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,038
      1,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,155
      1,830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maryport
      B Penrith Town
      Violent Crime
      529 ↓4%
      641 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓52%
      71 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓3%
      57 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑67%
      14 ↓36%
      Burglary
      37 ↑118%
      24 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↓21%
      110 ↓33%
      Drugs
      37 ↓31%
      87 ↓22%
      Public Order
      96 ↓14%
      135 ↓9%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↓20%
      135 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓68%
      30 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓6%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penrith Town is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maryport safer than Penrith Town?

      Maryport has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,038 crimes in the last 12 months. Penrith Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,349 crimes. Penrith Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maryport vs Penrith Town?

      Maryport shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penrith Town shows -26.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maryport and Penrith Town?

      In Maryport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (529 incidents). In Penrith Town, it is Violent Crime (641 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maryport and Penrith Town?

      Maryport recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penrith Town recorded 71. 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 Maryport vs Penrith Town?

      Violent crime in Maryport totalled 529 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 641 in Penrith Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maryport and Penrith Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maryport recorded 1,155 crimes (now 1,038, a change of -10.1%). Penrith Town recorded 1,830 crimes previously (now 1,349, -26.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maryport and Penrith Town?

      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. Maryport has a resolution rate of 25% and Penrith Town has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maryport and Penrith Town?

      Maryport falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Penrith Town 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 Maryport and Penrith Town?

      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 Maryport or Penrith Town on a crime map?

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

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