Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, placing it 17.9% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences, with the area’s rural and coastal character likely contributing to its lower-than-average crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.1% of all reported incidents, though this category was 16% above the UK average. Public order offences and criminal damage followed, each making up around 9% and 8.6% of total crimes, respectively. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—may have influenced patterns, with festivals and outdoor events potentially driving increases in public order issues. However, the area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (59% below UK average) and vehicle crime (78% below UK average) suggest effective community policing or environmental factors, such as sparse population density reducing opportunities for certain crimes. The overall crime rate, while slightly lower than the previous month’s 7.0, remains consistent with the area’s historical trend of maintaining a crime profile significantly below national averages, despite occasional spikes in specific categories like bicycle theft. This balance between local conditions and broader UK trends underscores the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime patterns.

July 2024 saw a notable 225% increase in bicycle theft, rising from four to 13 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the summer season, when outdoor activities and festivals could leave bicycles more exposed in public spaces. Burglary also increased by 44.1%, from 34 to 49 cases, though this remains significantly below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 35.3%, falling from 201 to 130 incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s 59% below UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 47.1% of all reports, though this category was 16% above the UK average. Residents may find the 59% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests improved community engagement or policing efforts during the summer months.

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, a 2.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.0. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where summer holidays and reduced working hours may contribute to lower crime activity in certain areas. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 51 crimes reported each day, reflecting a consistent level of activity over the month. When scaled to the population of 230,185, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of July. This figure provides context for local residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, the rate is relatively low compared to the UK average. The monthly exposure metric highlights that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though targeted areas may experience higher concentrations of specific offences.