Workington Central vs Workington North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Workington North Cumbria Constabulary

      Workington Central vs Workington North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Workington Central
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Workington North
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Workington Central
      B Workington North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,290
      1,277
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,041
      1,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Workington Central
      B Workington North
      Violent Crime
      525 ↑23%
      539 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑6%
      126 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑11%
      65 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑43%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      46 ↑18%
      23 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑22%
      121 ↑10%
      Drugs
      64 ↑25%
      69 ↑11%
      Public Order
      134 ↑28%
      126 ↓27%
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑34%
      147 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑33%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      23 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Workington North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Workington Central safer than Workington North?

      Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Workington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,277 crimes. Workington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Workington Central vs Workington North?

      Workington Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Workington North shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Workington Central and Workington North?

      In Workington Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (525 incidents). In Workington North, it is Violent Crime (539 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Workington Central and Workington North?

      Workington Central recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Workington North recorded 126. 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 Workington Central vs Workington North?

      Violent crime in Workington Central totalled 525 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 539 in Workington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Workington Central and Workington North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Workington Central recorded 1,041 crimes (now 1,290, a change of +23.9%). Workington North recorded 1,286 crimes previously (now 1,277, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Workington Central and Workington North?

      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. Workington Central has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Workington North has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Workington Central and Workington North?

      Workington Central falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Workington North 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 Workington Central and Workington North?

      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 Workington Central or Workington North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Workington Central and Workington North. 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.