Millom and South Copeland vs North Penrith and Alston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Millom and South Copeland Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      North Penrith and Alston Cumbria Constabulary

      Millom and South Copeland vs North Penrith and Alston 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
      43/100
      Below Average
      North Penrith and Alston
      Cumbria Constabulary
      412 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Millom and South Copeland
      B North Penrith and Alston
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      318
      412
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      402
      507
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Millom and South Copeland
      B North Penrith and Alston
      Violent Crime
      163 ↓22%
      208 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓8%
      12 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓55%
      23 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      12 ↑20%
      19 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑2%
      48 ↓20%
      Drugs
      18 ↑13%
      31 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↓19%
      29 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓67%
      13 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      5 ↓55%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Millom and South Copeland is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Millom and South Copeland safer than North Penrith and Alston?

      Millom and South Copeland has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 318 crimes in the last 12 months. North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 412 crimes. Millom and South Copeland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Millom and South Copeland vs North Penrith and Alston?

      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 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 Millom and South Copeland and North Penrith and Alston?

      In Millom and South Copeland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 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 Millom and South Copeland and North Penrith and Alston?

      Millom and South Copeland recorded 12 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 Millom and South Copeland vs North Penrith and Alston?

      Violent crime in Millom and South Copeland totalled 163 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 Millom and South Copeland and North Penrith and Alston 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 Penrith and Alston recorded 507 crimes previously (now 412, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Millom and South Copeland 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. Millom and South Copeland 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 Millom and South Copeland and North Penrith and Alston?

      Millom and South Copeland 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 Millom and South Copeland 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 Millom and South Copeland or North Penrith and Alston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Millom and South Copeland 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.

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