North Penrith and Alston vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    North Penrith and Alston Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Halton with Aughton & Kellet Lancashire Constabulary

      North Penrith and Alston vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      North Penrith and Alston
      Cumbria Constabulary
      484 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      32% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Lancashire Constabulary
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Penrith and Alston
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      484
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      527
      9
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Penrith and Alston
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet
      Violent Crime
      239 ↑0%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓37%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓58%
      0
      Burglary
      20 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      38 ↑31%
      0
      Public Order
      39 ↑22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Other Crime
      16 ↓24%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Halton with Aughton & Kellet is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 37/100 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 Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      North Penrith and Alston has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 484 crimes in the last 12 months. Halton with Aughton & Kellet has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Halton with Aughton & Kellet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Penrith and Alston vs Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      North Penrith and Alston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halton with Aughton & Kellet shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      In North Penrith and Alston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (239 incidents). In Halton with Aughton & Kellet, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      North Penrith and Alston recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halton with Aughton & Kellet recorded 3. 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 Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      Violent crime in North Penrith and Alston totalled 239 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Halton with Aughton & Kellet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Penrith and Alston recorded 527 crimes (now 484, a change of -8.2%). Halton with Aughton & Kellet recorded 9 crimes previously (now 6, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      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 32% and Halton with Aughton & Kellet has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      North Penrith and Alston falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Halton with Aughton & Kellet 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 Penrith and Alston and Halton with Aughton & Kellet?

      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 Halton with Aughton & Kellet on a crime map?

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

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