Crap Towns / Penrith / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Penrith?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 36 problems in Penrith were reported on FixMyStreet: 21.6 per 10,000 people, 6% higher than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 2 reports (1.2 per 10,000 people, 65% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 2 | 1.2 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 2 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 2 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 26 | 15.6 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 53.9 km | 1,085 |
| Kendal | 37.6 km | 23.8 |
| Seaton | 49.8 km | 21.8 |
| Penrith | – | 21.6 |
| Workington | 51.6 km | 20.7 |
| Cleator Moor | 52.0 km | 19.5 |
| Wigton | 31.5 km | 18.5 |
| Maryport | 47.8 km | 14.1 |
| Carlisle | 28.1 km | 12.9 |
| Cockermouth | 39.0 km | 9.0 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |