Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA12 · Cumbria
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
158
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Keswick has less crime — 23 vs 158 incidents in February 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Keswick in February 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 23, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keswick sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Workington has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Keswick recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 23 vs 158 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Keswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Keswick saw higher rates of Drugs while Workington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Keswick recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 158).