North and East Whitehaven vs North Penrith and Alston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    North and East Whitehaven Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      North Penrith and Alston Cumbria Constabulary

      North and East Whitehaven vs North Penrith and Alston Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      North and East Whitehaven
      Cumbria Constabulary
      511 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      100% 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 North and East Whitehaven
      B North Penrith and Alston
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      511
      412
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      704
      507
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↓18.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North and East Whitehaven
      B North Penrith and Alston
      Violent Crime
      255 ↓31%
      208 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓40%
      12 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      23 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑10%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↑0%
      19 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓20%
      48 ↓20%
      Drugs
      18 ↓18%
      31 ↑0%
      Public Order
      61 ↓27%
      29 ↓26%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓13%
      13 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      5 ↓55%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓62%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A North and East Whitehaven is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North and East Whitehaven safer than North Penrith and Alston?

      North and East Whitehaven has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 511 crimes in the last 12 months. North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 412 crimes. North and East Whitehaven scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North and East Whitehaven vs North Penrith and Alston?

      North and East Whitehaven shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — 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 North and East Whitehaven and North Penrith and Alston?

      In North and East Whitehaven, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 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 North and East Whitehaven and North Penrith and Alston?

      North and East Whitehaven recorded 29 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 North and East Whitehaven vs North Penrith and Alston?

      Violent crime in North and East Whitehaven totalled 255 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 North and East Whitehaven and North Penrith and Alston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North and East Whitehaven recorded 704 crimes (now 511, a change of -27.4%). North Penrith and Alston recorded 507 crimes previously (now 412, -18.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North and East Whitehaven 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. North and East Whitehaven has a resolution rate of 100% 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 North and East Whitehaven and North Penrith and Alston?

      North and East Whitehaven 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 North and East Whitehaven 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 North and East Whitehaven or North Penrith and Alston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North and East Whitehaven 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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