North Lakes and Shap vs Upper Lune Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    North Lakes and Shap Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Upper Lune Valley Lancashire Constabulary

      North Lakes and Shap vs Upper Lune Valley Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      North Lakes and Shap
      Cumbria Constabulary
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Upper Lune Valley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      27 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Lakes and Shap
      B Upper Lune Valley
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      296
      27
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      495
      35
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.2%
      ↓22.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Lakes and Shap
      B Upper Lune Valley
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓39%
      8 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓43%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓37%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      13 ↓32%
      5 ↑400%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓28%
      3 ↓25%
      Drugs
      33 ↓71%
      0
      Public Order
      19 ↓41%
      2
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      38 ↑192%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓71%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Lune Valley is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Lakes and Shap safer than Upper Lune Valley?

      North Lakes and Shap has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 296 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Lune Valley has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 27 crimes. Upper Lune Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Lakes and Shap vs Upper Lune Valley?

      North Lakes and Shap shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Lune Valley shows -22.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Lakes and Shap and Upper Lune Valley?

      In North Lakes and Shap, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Upper Lune Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Lakes and Shap and Upper Lune Valley?

      North Lakes and Shap recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Lune Valley recorded 9. 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 Upper Lune Valley?

      Violent crime in North Lakes and Shap totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8 in Upper Lune Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Lakes and Shap and Upper Lune Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Lakes and Shap recorded 495 crimes (now 296, a change of -40.2%). Upper Lune Valley recorded 35 crimes previously (now 27, -22.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Lakes and Shap and Upper Lune Valley?

      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 Upper Lune Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Lakes and Shap and Upper Lune Valley?

      North Lakes and Shap falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Upper Lune Valley is covered by Lancashire 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 Upper Lune Valley?

      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 Upper Lune Valley on a crime map?

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

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