North Penrith and Alston vs Workington Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    North Penrith and Alston Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary

      North Penrith and Alston vs Workington Central Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      North Penrith and Alston
      Cumbria Constabulary
      412 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Penrith and Alston
      B Workington Central
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      412
      1,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      507
      1,041
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.7%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Penrith and Alston
      B Workington Central
      Violent Crime
      208 ↓9%
      525 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓57%
      67 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓44%
      70 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓50%
      40 ↑43%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      46 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓20%
      128 ↑22%
      Drugs
      31 ↑0%
      64 ↑25%
      Public Order
      29 ↓26%
      134 ↑28%
      Robbery
      0
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑30%
      139 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓55%
      20 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓22%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Penrith and Alston is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Penrith and Alston safer than Workington Central?

      North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 412 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 crimes. North Penrith and Alston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Penrith and Alston vs Workington Central?

      North Penrith and Alston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Workington Central shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Penrith and Alston and Workington Central?

      In North Penrith and Alston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 incidents). In Workington Central, it is Violent Crime (525 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Penrith and Alston and Workington Central?

      North Penrith and Alston recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington Central recorded 67. 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 Penrith and Alston vs Workington Central?

      Violent crime in North Penrith and Alston totalled 208 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 525 in Workington Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Penrith and Alston and Workington Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Penrith and Alston recorded 507 crimes (now 412, a change of -18.7%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Penrith and Alston and Workington Central?

      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 Penrith and Alston has a resolution rate of 0% and Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Penrith and Alston and Workington Central?

      North Penrith and Alston falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington Central 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 Penrith and Alston and Workington Central?

      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 Penrith and Alston or Workington Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.