Millom and South Copeland vs North and East Whitehaven

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Millom and South Copeland Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      North and East Whitehaven Cumbria Constabulary

      Millom and South Copeland vs North and East Whitehaven Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Millom and South Copeland
      Cumbria Constabulary
      318 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      North and East Whitehaven
      Cumbria Constabulary
      511 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Millom and South Copeland
      B North and East Whitehaven
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      318
      511
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      402
      704
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Millom and South Copeland
      B North and East Whitehaven
      Violent Crime
      163 ↓22%
      255 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓8%
      29 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓55%
      37 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      11 ↑10%
      Burglary
      12 ↑20%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑2%
      51 ↓20%
      Drugs
      18 ↑13%
      18 ↓18%
      Public Order
      21 ↓19%
      61 ↓27%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓67%
      13 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      15 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Millom and South Copeland safer than North and East Whitehaven?

      Millom and South Copeland has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 318 crimes in the last 12 months. North and East Whitehaven has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 511 crimes. Millom and South Copeland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Millom and South Copeland vs North and East Whitehaven?

      Millom and South Copeland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North and East Whitehaven shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven?

      In Millom and South Copeland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 incidents). In North and East Whitehaven, it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven?

      Millom and South Copeland recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North and East Whitehaven recorded 29. 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 Millom and South Copeland vs North and East Whitehaven?

      Violent crime in Millom and South Copeland totalled 163 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in North and East Whitehaven. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Millom and South Copeland recorded 402 crimes (now 318, a change of -20.9%). North and East Whitehaven recorded 704 crimes previously (now 511, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven?

      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. Millom and South Copeland has a resolution rate of 0% and North and East Whitehaven has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven?

      Millom and South Copeland falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. North and East Whitehaven 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 Millom and South Copeland and North and East Whitehaven?

      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 Millom and South Copeland or North and East Whitehaven on a crime map?

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

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