Cumbria Constabulary

Is Workington Central Safe?

Crime statistics for Workington Central. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,290 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,290 Crimes (last 12 months)
29.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑23.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,290 total crimes recorded in Workington Central

Violent Crime
525 40.7%
Shoplifting
139 10.8%
Public Order
134 10.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
128 9.9%
Other Theft
70 5.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
67 5.2%
Drugs
64 5%
Burglary
46 3.6%
Vehicle Crime
40 3.1%
Other Crime
33 2.6%
Possession of Weapons
20 1.6%
Robbery
11 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
8 0.6%
Theft from Person
5 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Workington Central — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Workington Central safe?

Workington Central has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,290 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 23.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Workington Central are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Workington Central in the last 12 months?

1,290 crimes were recorded in Workington Central in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 23.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,041 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 525 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Workington Central?

The most common crime in Workington Central is Violent Crime, with 525 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Workington Central increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Workington Central is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 23.9% — from 1,041 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,290 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Workington Central?

Workington Central has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Workington Central compare to the Cumbria Constabulary average?

Workington Central has a safety score of 3/100, while the Cumbria Constabulary force area average is 21/100. Workington Central is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Workington Central?

29.3% of crimes recorded in Workington Central resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cumbria Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Workington Central?

525 violent crimes were recorded in Workington Central in the last 12 months — representing 40.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 67 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Workington Central last updated?

The crime data for Workington Central was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Workington Central with other areas?

You can compare Workington Central with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.