Workington North vs Workington South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Workington North Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Workington South Cumbria Constabulary

      Workington North vs Workington South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Workington North
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,277 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      16.7% 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 Workington North
      B Workington South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,277
      1,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,286
      1,200
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Workington North
      B Workington South
      Violent Crime
      539 ↑11%
      535 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓7%
      37 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      65 ↑8%
      61 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓31%
      24 ↓27%
      Burglary
      23 ↓26%
      37 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑10%
      124 ↓9%
      Drugs
      69 ↑11%
      32 ↓33%
      Public Order
      126 ↓27%
      99 ↓1%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      147 ↓1%
      39 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      12 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓28%
      35 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Workington South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Workington North safer than Workington South?

      Workington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,277 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 Workington North vs Workington South?

      Workington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — 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 Workington North and Workington South?

      In Workington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 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 Workington North and Workington South?

      Workington North recorded 126 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 Workington North vs Workington South?

      Violent crime in Workington North totalled 539 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 Workington North and Workington South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Workington North recorded 1,286 crimes (now 1,277, a change of -0.7%). Workington South recorded 1,200 crimes previously (now 1,046, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Workington North 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. Workington North has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Workington South has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Workington North and Workington South?

      Workington North 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 Workington North 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 Workington North or Workington South on a crime map?

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