Cumberland Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cumberland’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 17.8% below the UK average of 7.3. This performance, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and localized trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000—5% above the UK average. This may be attributed to the convergence of events such as Bonfire Night, which typically draws large crowds to public spaces, and the start of the festive shopping season, which can heighten tensions in retail areas. Criminal damage and arson also rose, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—32% above the UK average, suggesting that vandalism may be exacerbated by the increased use of fireworks and bonfires during the month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell significantly, with rates 62% below the UK average, due to the earlier cessation of summer festivals and the shift in community activity toward indoor spaces. The area’s relatively low rates of vehicle crime (75% below the UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) indicate that Cumberland’s urban infrastructure and transportation networks may be well-managed, though the sharp rise in theft from the person—up 60% from the previous month—raises questions about the effectiveness of targeted security measures in high-risk areas. As November transitions into winter, the combination of shorter days and colder weather may further influence crime patterns, particularly in public order and anti-social behaviour categories, which are likely to be affected by changes in social dynamics and economic pressures.

The most striking change in November 2025 was a 60% increase in theft from the person, rising from five to eight incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 100% drop in bicycle theft and other categories like shoplifting, which fell by 18.9%. The area’s violent crime rate remained high, with violence and sexual offences at 2.7 per 1,000—5% above the UK average—and public order offences 49% higher than the national rate. These figures may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events and increased foot traffic during Black Friday, though the absence of a similar spike in shoplifting suggests other factors at play. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply, with rates 62% below the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal changes in community activity. Residents may find the 60% rise in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it indicates a shift in criminal focus toward personal property during the month.

Cumberland's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 10.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.7 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend, as November typically sees reduced foot traffic in retail areas and shorter evenings, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 56 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 167 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Cumberland among the safer local authority districts in the UK, with its overall crime rate 17.8% below the national average. The population context further underscores this safety: with 280,495 residents, the area's crime statistics reflect a balance between urban density and effective community policing, though localized hotspots in public order and criminal damage suggest targeted interventions may still be needed in specific neighbourhoods.