North Lakes and Shap vs Workington North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    North Lakes and Shap Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Workington North Cumbria Constabulary

      North Lakes and Shap vs Workington North 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Workington North
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Lakes and Shap
      B Workington North
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      374
      1,277
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      458
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Lakes and Shap
      B Workington North
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓13%
      539 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓23%
      126 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      65 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      23 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓4%
      121 ↑10%
      Drugs
      38 ↓65%
      69 ↑11%
      Public Order
      27 ↑13%
      126 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑150%
      147 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      38 ↑192%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓59%
      23 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Lakes and Shap is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Lakes and Shap safer than Workington North?

      North Lakes and Shap has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,277 crimes. North Lakes and Shap scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Workington North shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Lakes and Shap and Workington North?

      In North Lakes and Shap, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Workington North, it is Violent Crime (539 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Lakes and Shap and Workington North?

      North Lakes and Shap recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington North recorded 126. 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 Workington North?

      Violent crime in North Lakes and Shap totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 539 in Workington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Lakes and Shap and Workington North 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%). Workington North recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,277, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Lakes and Shap and Workington North?

      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 Workington North has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Lakes and Shap and Workington North?

      North Lakes and Shap falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington North 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 Workington North?

      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 Workington North on a crime map?

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

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