North Lakes and Shap vs Penrith Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    North Lakes and Shap Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Penrith Town Cumbria Constabulary

      North Lakes and Shap vs Penrith Town Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      North Lakes and Shap
      Cumbria Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% 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 North Lakes and Shap
      B Penrith Town
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      374
      1,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      458
      1,830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Lakes and Shap
      B Penrith Town
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓13%
      641 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓23%
      71 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      57 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      14 ↓36%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      24 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓4%
      110 ↓33%
      Drugs
      38 ↓65%
      87 ↓22%
      Public Order
      27 ↑13%
      135 ↓9%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑150%
      135 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      38 ↑192%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      30 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓59%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Lakes and Shap safer than Penrith Town?

      North Lakes and Shap has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Penrith Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,349 crimes. North Lakes and Shap scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Lakes and Shap vs Penrith Town?

      North Lakes and Shap shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — 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 North Lakes and Shap and Penrith Town?

      In North Lakes and Shap, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 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 North Lakes and Shap and Penrith Town?

      North Lakes and Shap recorded 10 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 North Lakes and Shap vs Penrith Town?

      Violent crime in North Lakes and Shap totalled 139 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 North Lakes and Shap and Penrith Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Lakes and Shap recorded 458 crimes (now 374, a change of -18.3%). Penrith Town recorded 1,830 crimes previously (now 1,349, -26.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Lakes and Shap 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. North Lakes and Shap has a resolution rate of 0% and Penrith Town has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Lakes and Shap and Penrith Town?

      North Lakes and Shap 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 North Lakes and Shap 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 North Lakes and Shap or Penrith Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Lakes and Shap 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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