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Crime in Workington

Workington had 778 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 130.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

CA14, Cumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Workington

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130.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common350 in 3 months

Month by month

241 Mar 226 Apr 245 May 264 Jun 237 Jul 277 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Workington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35045%
shoplifting10113%
public order9412%
criminal damage689%
anti-social behaviour466%
burglary324%
theft304%
vehicle crime182%

Workington against Cumberland

TypeWorkington per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence58.633.6▲ 3%
Burglary5.41.3▲ 146%
Vehicle crime31.6▲ 64%
Anti-social behaviour7.72.3▲ 21%
Theft and robbery5.55▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Workington130.2▲ 9%
Harrington112.1▲ 46%
Flimby79.3▲ 21%
Great Clifton66.80%
Distington49.7▼ 34%
Seaton39.2▲ 89%
See every Cumberland area ranked on the crime in Cumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Workington a safe area?

Workington had about 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Workington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (350), followed by shoplifting (101) and public order (94).