Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA3 · Cumbria
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA12 · Cumbria
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Keswick has less crime — 23 vs 102 incidents in February 2026.
Carlisle recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in February 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 23, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlisle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Keswick has more Drugs (4). 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, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Carlisle — 23 vs 102 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Keswick 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 Keswick had more Drugs. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 102).