Crap Towns / Workington / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Workington?
The police recorded 10.4 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Workington from September 2023 to August 2026, 26% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 9.1, down from 13.4 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 8.6 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 9.1 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 11.2 km | 11.6 |
| Workington | – | 10.4 |
| Carlisle | 48.2 km | 10.3 |
| Cleator Moor | 13.5 km | 9.7 |
| Egremont | 17.6 km | 9.0 |
| Maryport | 9.0 km | 6.0 |
| Wigton | 32.6 km | 5.9 |
| Cockermouth | 12.7 km | 3.1 |
| Seaton | 2.9 km | 2.4 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |