Whitehaven Town vs Dilworth

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
      88/100
      Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Whitehaven Town vs Dilworth 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
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitehaven Town
      B Dilworth
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,143
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,331
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.1%
      ↓34.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitehaven Town
      B Dilworth
      Violent Crime
      526 ↓2%
      27 ↓54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↓23%
      21 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑4%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      13 ↓54%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↓28%
      8 ↑0%
      Drugs
      56 ↓29%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      128 ↓21%
      3 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓86%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      25 ↑92%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dilworth is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitehaven Town safer than Dilworth?

      Whitehaven Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,143 crimes in the last 12 months. Dilworth has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 84 crimes. Dilworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitehaven Town vs Dilworth?

      Whitehaven Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dilworth shows -34.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitehaven Town and Dilworth?

      In Whitehaven Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (526 incidents). In Dilworth, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitehaven Town and Dilworth?

      Whitehaven Town recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dilworth recorded 21. 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 Dilworth?

      Violent crime in Whitehaven Town totalled 526 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Dilworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitehaven Town and Dilworth 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%). Dilworth recorded 128 crimes previously (now 84, -34.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitehaven Town and Dilworth?

      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 Dilworth has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitehaven Town and Dilworth?

      Whitehaven Town falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Dilworth is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Whitehaven Town and Dilworth?

      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 Dilworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whitehaven Town and Dilworth. 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.