Workington South vs Carnforth & Millhead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Workington South Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Carnforth & Millhead Lancashire Constabulary

      Workington South vs Carnforth & Millhead Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Workington South
      Cumbria Constabulary
      1,046 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Carnforth & Millhead
      Lancashire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.2% trend
      38.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Workington South
      B Carnforth & Millhead
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,046
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      385
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↑19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Workington South
      B Carnforth & Millhead
      Violent Crime
      535 ↓13%
      175 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓35%
      137 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      61 ↓6%
      22 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓27%
      15 ↑50%
      Burglary
      37 ↓39%
      15 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓9%
      28 ↑12%
      Drugs
      32 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      Public Order
      99 ↓1%
      22 ↑16%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑95%
      22 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓3%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Carnforth & Millhead is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Workington South safer than Carnforth & Millhead?

      Workington South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,046 crimes in the last 12 months. Carnforth & Millhead has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 459 crimes. Carnforth & Millhead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Workington South vs Carnforth & Millhead?

      Workington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carnforth & Millhead shows +19.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Workington South and Carnforth & Millhead?

      In Workington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (535 incidents). In Carnforth & Millhead, it is Violent Crime (175 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Workington South and Carnforth & Millhead?

      Workington South recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carnforth & Millhead recorded 137. 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 South vs Carnforth & Millhead?

      Violent crime in Workington South totalled 535 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 175 in Carnforth & Millhead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Workington South and Carnforth & Millhead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Workington South recorded 1,200 crimes (now 1,046, a change of -12.8%). Carnforth & Millhead recorded 385 crimes previously (now 459, +19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Workington South and Carnforth & Millhead?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 14.5% and Carnforth & Millhead has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Workington South and Carnforth & Millhead?

      Workington South falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Carnforth & Millhead 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 South and Carnforth & Millhead?

      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 South or Carnforth & Millhead on a crime map?

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

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