Is Whitehaven Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Whitehaven

Whitehaven is generally a very safe town and locals are extremely friendly and interested in people coming to visit. They want to show off the best of the town and have a real community spirit. The town can get rowdy on an evening around the pubs and clubs, and fights/drugs are common but the risk to someone outside those groups is rare. I’ve walked alone late at night and not experienced any trouble over the past 2 years of living here. I cannot speak on behalf of ethnic minorities, but friends of mine have sadly experienced racism before on nights out. I would advise to stick in a larger group to avoid unwanted attention if you want to experience the nightlife.