Workington Central vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Workington Central Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Workington Central vs Warton - Lancaster 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
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Workington Central
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,290
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,041
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Workington Central
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      525 ↑23%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑6%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑11%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑43%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      46 ↑18%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑22%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      64 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      134 ↑28%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑34%
      1
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑33%
      0
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Workington Central safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Workington Central vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Workington Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Workington Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Workington Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (525 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Workington Central recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Workington Central totalled 525 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Workington Central and Warton - Lancaster 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%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Workington Central and Warton - Lancaster?

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

      Which police force covers Workington Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      Workington Central falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster 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 Workington Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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