South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees safer than Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 727 crimes in the last 12 months. Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,057 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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
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. Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley shows -16.7% (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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
In South Whitehaven and St Bees, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley, it is Violent Crime (486 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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley recorded 60. 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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
Violent crime in South Whitehaven and St Bees totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 486 in Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley. 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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley 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%). Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley recorded 1,269 crimes previously (now 1,057, -16.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Whitehaven and St Bees and Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
South Whitehaven and St Bees falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley 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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley?
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 Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Whitehaven and St Bees and Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Staveley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.