North Penrith and Alston vs Workington North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Penrith and Alston vs Workington North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Penrith and Alston safer than Workington North?
North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 412 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,277 crimes. North Penrith and Alston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Penrith and Alston vs Workington North?
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 North shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Penrith and Alston and Workington North?
In North Penrith and Alston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 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 Penrith and Alston and Workington North?
North Penrith and Alston recorded 12 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 Penrith and Alston vs Workington North?
Violent crime in North Penrith and Alston totalled 208 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 Penrith and Alston and Workington North 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 North recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,277, -0.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Penrith and Alston 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 Penrith and Alston 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 Penrith and Alston and Workington North?
North Penrith and Alston 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 Penrith and Alston 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 Penrith and Alston or Workington North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Penrith and Alston and Workington North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.