Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria vs Workington South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Workington South Cumbria Constabulary

      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria vs Workington South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria
      Cumbria Constabulary
      955 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Workington South
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,046 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria
      B Workington South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      955
      1,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,102
      1,200
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.3%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria
      B Workington South
      Violent Crime
      547 ↓8%
      535 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓42%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓29%
      61 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓33%
      24 ↓27%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      37 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑10%
      124 ↓9%
      Drugs
      17 ↓50%
      32 ↓33%
      Public Order
      73 ↓21%
      99 ↓1%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑24%
      39 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      2
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓20%
      35 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria safer than Workington South?

      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 955 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,046 crimes. Workington South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria vs Workington South?

      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Workington South shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South?

      In Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (547 incidents). In Workington South, it is Violent Crime (535 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South?

      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington South recorded 37. 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 Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria vs Workington South?

      Violent crime in Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria totalled 547 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 535 in Workington South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria recorded 1,102 crimes (now 955, a change of -13.3%). Workington South recorded 1,200 crimes previously (now 1,046, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South?

      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. Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria has a resolution rate of 0% and Workington South has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South?

      Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington South 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 Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South?

      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 Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria or Workington South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wigton, Silloth and Aspatria and Workington South. 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.