Cumberland Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cumberland, the crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 translates to a risk that, while present, is lower than the UK average of 7.4. This 13.5% gap means that, on average, every 157 residents experienced one reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. The most significant contributors to the crime profile were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.6% of all recorded incidents. This category was 12% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s demographic mix, including a substantial student population and the presence of nightlife hubs. Public order offences followed closely, making up 10.7% of total crimes and 30% above the national average, a pattern often associated with areas experiencing high foot traffic during university freshers’ week. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, as September marks the transition back to school and university terms, increasing the number of young people in public spaces. This context may partly explain the elevated levels of violence and disorder, though the overall rate remains below the UK benchmark. Meanwhile, categories such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime were significantly lower than national averages, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives in those areas. The balance between higher and lower-than-average crime types illustrates a district with pockets of elevated risk, but also areas where crime prevention measures appear to be working.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Cumberland’s crime mix, with theft from the person rising by 50% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4 to 6 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a focus on personal safety in public spaces. Burglary also increased by 24.4%, from 41 to 51, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of university students to campus areas. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 28.2%, and possession of weapons dropped by 45.9%, possibly linked to the end of summer holidays and reduced outdoor activity. Violent crime, which remains the largest category at 45.6% of total crimes, was 12% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing public safety. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates were 18% below the national average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s retail infrastructure and enforcement efforts.

Cumberland’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s 6.9. This reduction, while modest, reflects a broader trend of declining rates over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 60 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in local communities. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure that places Cumberland below the UK average in several categories. For example, anti-social behaviour rates were 66% below the national average, and vehicle crime was 75% lower. These figures suggest that while certain areas of the crime profile remain elevated—such as violence and public order offences—others demonstrate resilience. The population context further illustrates that the rate of 6.4 per 1,000 is a manageable figure for a district of 280,495 people, with the majority of crimes concentrated in a few high-impact categories. This balance between local trends and national benchmarks provides a nuanced view of Cumberland’s safety landscape.