Whitehaven Town vs Workington Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Whitehaven Town Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary

      Whitehaven Town vs Workington Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Whitehaven Town
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,143 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitehaven Town
      B Workington Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,143
      1,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,331
      1,041
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.1%
      ↑23.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitehaven Town
      B Workington Central
      Violent Crime
      526 ↓2%
      525 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↓23%
      67 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑4%
      70 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑0%
      40 ↑43%
      Burglary
      13 ↓54%
      46 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↓28%
      128 ↑22%
      Drugs
      56 ↓29%
      64 ↑25%
      Public Order
      128 ↓21%
      134 ↑28%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      11 ↑83%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓32%
      139 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓86%
      8 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑0%
      20 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑92%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Whitehaven Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitehaven Town safer than Workington Central?

      Whitehaven Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,143 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,290 crimes. Whitehaven Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitehaven Town vs Workington Central?

      Whitehaven Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — 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 Whitehaven Town and Workington Central?

      In Whitehaven Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (526 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 Whitehaven Town and Workington Central?

      Whitehaven Town recorded 157 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 Whitehaven Town vs Workington Central?

      Violent crime in Whitehaven Town totalled 526 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 Whitehaven Town and Workington Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitehaven Town recorded 1,331 crimes (now 1,143, a change of -14.1%). Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes previously (now 1,290, +23.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitehaven Town 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. Whitehaven Town has a resolution rate of 19.3% and Workington Central has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitehaven Town and Workington Central?

      Whitehaven Town 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 Whitehaven Town 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 Whitehaven Town or Workington Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.