Penrith Town vs South Whitehaven and St Bees
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penrith Town vs South Whitehaven and St Bees 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 Penrith Town safer than South Whitehaven and St Bees?
Penrith Town has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,349 crimes in the last 12 months. South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 727 crimes. Penrith Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penrith Town vs South Whitehaven and St Bees?
Penrith Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Whitehaven and St Bees shows -24.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees?
In Penrith Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (641 incidents). In South Whitehaven and St Bees, it is Violent Crime (413 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees?
Penrith Town recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 30. 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 Penrith Town vs South Whitehaven and St Bees?
Violent crime in Penrith Town totalled 641 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 413 in South Whitehaven and St Bees. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penrith Town recorded 1,830 crimes (now 1,349, a change of -26.3%). South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 965 crimes previously (now 727, -24.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees?
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. Penrith Town has a resolution rate of 50% and South Whitehaven and St Bees has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees?
Penrith Town falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. South Whitehaven and St Bees 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 Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees?
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 Penrith Town or South Whitehaven and St Bees on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penrith Town and South Whitehaven and St Bees. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.