Workington South vs Hurst Green & Whitewell

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
      95/100
      Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary

      Workington South vs Hurst Green & Whitewell 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
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Workington South
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,046
      44
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Workington South
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Violent Crime
      535 ↓13%
      13 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓35%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      61 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓27%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      37 ↓39%
      9 ↑800%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↓9%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      32 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      99 ↓1%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑95%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓25%
      1
      Other Crime
      35 ↓3%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Workington South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,046 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 44 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Workington South vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Workington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green & Whitewell shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Workington South and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      In Workington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (535 incidents). In Hurst Green & Whitewell, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Workington South and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Workington South recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14. 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Violent crime in Workington South totalled 535 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Hurst Green & Whitewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Workington South and Hurst Green & Whitewell 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%). Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 49 crimes previously (now 44, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Workington South and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Hurst Green & Whitewell has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Workington South and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Workington South falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Hurst Green & Whitewell on a crime map?

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

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