South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Whitehaven Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    South Whitehaven and St Bees Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Whitehaven Town Cumbria Constabulary

      South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Whitehaven Town Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      South Whitehaven and St Bees
      Cumbria Constabulary
      727 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Whitehaven Town
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,143 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Whitehaven and St Bees
      B Whitehaven Town
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      727
      1,143
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      965
      1,331
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.7%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Whitehaven and St Bees
      B Whitehaven Town
      Violent Crime
      413 ↓16%
      526 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓59%
      157 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓16%
      59 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓24%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      13 ↓63%
      13 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓35%
      93 ↓28%
      Drugs
      18 ↓28%
      56 ↓29%
      Public Order
      73 ↓20%
      128 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓50%
      55 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓8%
      14 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓15%
      25 ↑92%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Whitehaven and St Bees is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Whitehaven and St Bees safer than Whitehaven Town?

      South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 727 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitehaven Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,143 crimes. South Whitehaven and St Bees scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Whitehaven Town?

      South Whitehaven and St Bees shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitehaven Town shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town?

      In South Whitehaven and St Bees, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Whitehaven Town, it is Violent Crime (526 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town?

      South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitehaven Town recorded 157. 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Whitehaven Town?

      Violent crime in South Whitehaven and St Bees totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 526 in Whitehaven Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 965 crimes (now 727, a change of -24.7%). Whitehaven Town recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,143, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town?

      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. South Whitehaven and St Bees has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Whitehaven Town has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town?

      South Whitehaven and St Bees falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Whitehaven Town 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town?

      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 South Whitehaven and St Bees or Whitehaven Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Whitehaven and St Bees and Whitehaven Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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