Cumberland Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cumberland's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This overall rate was driven by a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson offences, which occurred at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents — 41% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. While violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (accounting for 42.1% of all crimes reported), they were only 6% above the UK average for that category. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer with extended daylight hours and the beginning of the tourism season in rural and coastal areas — may have influenced patterns. Property crimes, at 636 total incidents, comprised 30.6% of all crimes, while violent crimes (876) accounted for 42.1%, reflecting a balance between property and violent crime that is consistent with other major urban centres in the UK. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 suggests that Cumberland's infrastructure or policing strategies may be effectively reducing theft from vehicles. The data also highlights an unusual contrast in anti-social behaviour rates, which were 46% below the UK average, indicating a combination of local community engagement initiatives or demographic factors that suppress such incidents.

June 2023 saw a 33.0% increase in shoplifting, with 121 incidents reported — a jump from 91 in May. This rise coincides with the start of summer, when retail activity typically peaks. Robbery incidents also rose by 25.0%, from 8 to 10, though this remains a small absolute number. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped by 32.8% (67 to 45), which may reflect seasonal patterns or law enforcement efforts. Public order offences increased by 11.2% (206 to 229), a trend that could be linked to the early stages of the tourism season. Criminal damage and arson — the only category in the breakdown that exceeded the UK average by 41% — may indicate heightened activity in areas with significant public or private property. In contrast, bicycle theft fell by 23.5% (17 to 13), a decline that could be attributed to increased awareness campaigns or seasonal shifts. Residents may find the 12.9% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average a useful context for assessing local safety, though this must be interpreted alongside specific category trends.

Cumberland's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, falling by just 1.2% from 7.5 per 1,000 to 7.4 per 1,000. This suggests that the overall crime profile has not shifted significantly in the short term, though whether this stability reflects consistent policing or temporary factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 69 crimes per day — a figure that, while useful for local context, cannot be directly compared to UK-wide daily averages due to the lack of such data. When scaled to the population of 280,495 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 135 residents — a rate that is slightly lower than the UK average but must be interpreted with caution, as UK-wide exposure figures are not provided. This 1-in-135 ratio may be particularly meaningful for residents, as it offers a tangible way to gauge risk relative to the local population. The comparison to the previous month also highlights that the rate of violent crimes (3.1 per 1,000) has remained relatively consistent, though whether this reflects sustained efforts or temporary fluctuations. These figures, combined with the UK-wide context, provide a framework for understanding Cumberland's crime picture without overinterpreting the data.