Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA13 · Cumbria
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cockermouth has less crime — 17 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Cockermouth in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 17, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Cockermouth has more Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cockermouth recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 17 vs 102 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Cockermouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlisle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cockermouth had more Drugs. Overall, Cockermouth recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 102).