Cumbria Constabulary

Is Workington Central Safe?

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

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 3,389 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,389 Crimes (last 36 months)
47.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑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 36 months — 3,389 total crimes recorded in Workington Central

Violent Crime
1,349 39.8%
Shoplifting
375 11.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
345 10.2%
Public Order
321 9.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
266 7.8%
Other Theft
204 6%
Drugs
139 4.1%
Burglary
122 3.6%
Vehicle Crime
87 2.6%
Other Crime
79 2.3%
Possession of Weapons
46 1.4%
Robbery
23 0.7%
Theft from Person
17 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
16 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Workington Central — last 36 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 1,349 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Workington Central?

The most common crime in Workington Central is Violent Crime, with 1,349 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 104.6% 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?

47.3% 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?

1,349 violent crimes were recorded in Workington Central in the last 12 months — representing 104.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 266 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.