Cumberland Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cumberland’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.8% below the UK average of 7.3. This performance reflects a combination of local initiatives and broader demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.9% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.9%) and public order offences (10.8%). These figures suggest a concentration of activity in areas with high foot traffic or social interaction, such as town centres or public spaces. The seasonal context of November, with its darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may have contributed to an increase in violent incidents and public disorder. However, Cumberland also outperformed the UK average in several categories, including anti-social behaviour (62% below), shoplifting (37% below), and vehicle crime (75% below). This contrast highlights the area’s relative success in addressing certain types of crime, possibly due to targeted policing or community engagement efforts. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is notable, as it diverges from trends observed in other parts of the UK where property-related offences often take precedence. This shift may be linked to Cumberland’s character as a mixed urban-rural district, where population density and economic factors create unique conditions for crime. The data also shows that drug-related incidents are 11% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by local patterns of substance use or enforcement activity. Overall, the November 2025 statistics illustrate a combination of local conditions and national trends, with Cumberland maintaining a safer profile in several key areas despite the rise in violent crime.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 60% increase in theft from the person, rising from 5 to 8 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with an 18.9% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 122 to 99. The shift in crime mix also shows a notable trend: violent crimes (44.9% of total) now dominate over property crimes, a reversal from earlier in the year. Violence and sexual offences in Cumberland are 5% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are 32% above, suggesting heightened activity in these categories. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 62% below the UK average, indicating a local success in managing disorderly conduct. The drop in other theft by 27.3% may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity during November’s darker evenings. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the influence of local events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday.

Cumberland's November 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.6% decrease from the previous month’s 6.7, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction aligns with a broader pattern of declining crime rates in the area, though seasonal factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 56 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects both the total number of incidents and the population size of 280,495. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the local population. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents seeking to understand the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. While the rate remains below the UK average, the comparison highlights Cumberland’s relative safety, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where it significantly outperforms national benchmarks.