Cumberland Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Cumberland recorded 2,021 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—a figure that is 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national average, masks a complex distribution of crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. These offences accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes, with 958 incidents recorded, a rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This category is 27% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Public order offences, at 222 incidents (11.0% of total crimes), also stood out, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—43% above the UK average. This could be partially explained by the darker evenings of October and the timing of Halloween, which may have influenced social behaviour and policing priorities. Criminal damage and arson, at 182 incidents (9.0% of total crimes), also exceeded the UK average by 19%, indicating potential issues with vandalism or property-related disputes. In contrast, anti-social behaviour was 53% below the UK average, with 162 incidents recorded (0.6 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect effective community interventions or lower levels of disruptive activity. The seasonal context of October—marked by clocks going back and shorter daylight hours—likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as darker evenings can influence both criminal opportunity and police visibility. While the overall crime rate is lower than the national average, the distribution of specific crime types suggests that local conditions, such as community dynamics, policing strategies, and seasonal factors, continue to shape the crime profile of Cumberland.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft surged by 137.5%, rising from 8 to 19 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of cyclists after summer holidays or changes in local traffic patterns. Theft from the person also doubled, with 8 incidents reported compared to 4 in September, a 100% increase that could be linked to Halloween-related activity or increased pedestrian traffic in certain areas. Public order offences rose by 14.4%, moving from 194 to 222 incidents, a trend consistent with the darker evenings and increased social activity typical of the month. Conversely, other theft and drug-related crimes decreased by 28.1% and 26.6% respectively, suggesting shifts in criminal activity or improved policing efforts. Cumberland’s violence and sexual offences rate stood at 3.4 per 1,000, 27% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 53% below the national figure, highlighting stark contrasts in local crime profiles.

Cumberland's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 3.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.0 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader trend in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 65 reported crimes each day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. When scaled to Cumberland’s population of 280,495, this means the equivalent of 2,021 crimes being reported across the district. This rate, while below the UK average, highlights the importance of understanding how crime is distributed across different categories and areas within the district. The monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide data, offers a useful local benchmark for residents and policymakers.