South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Workington Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Workington Central 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 Workington Central?
South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 727 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 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 Workington Central?
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. Workington Central shows +23.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Workington Central?
In South Whitehaven and St Bees, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Workington Central, it is Violent Crime (525 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 Workington Central?
South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington Central recorded 67. 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 Workington Central?
Violent crime in South Whitehaven and St Bees totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 525 in Workington Central. 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 Workington Central 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%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Whitehaven and St Bees and Workington Central?
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 Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Whitehaven and St Bees and Workington Central?
South Whitehaven and St Bees falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington Central 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 Workington Central?
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 Workington Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Whitehaven and St Bees and Workington Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.