Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Westmorland and Furness for December 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 20% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance places the area among the safer regions in England and Wales. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (49.9%) of all reported incidents. This category was 9% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s social dynamics during the festive season, when increased gatherings and alcohol consumption could contribute to such incidents. Criminal damage and arson (9.9%) and public order offences (8.9%) followed as the next most common categories, both exceeding UK averages by 15% and 14% respectively. These figures align with the seasonal context of December, when public events and holiday celebrations often lead to higher rates of disorderly conduct and property damage. The area’s overall safety profile is further reinforced by significantly lower rates of anti-social behaviour (78% below UK average) and vehicle crime (73% below UK average), which may be attributed to the region’s rural character and limited urban density. While the crime rate remained stable compared to previous years, the month-on-month decline of 5.5% from November highlights the impact of seasonal transitions, with darker evenings and holiday-related movements likely influencing crime patterns. This data underscores the combination of local geography, social activity, and seasonal factors in shaping the area’s crime picture.

December 2025 saw a 41.2% increase in burglary compared to November, likely linked to the Christmas holiday period and increased empty homes. This rise contrasts with an 80% drop in robbery and a 71.4% decline in theft from the person, possibly reflecting fewer people out and about during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, at 49.9% of all crimes, but this rate was 9% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime were 78% and 73% below the UK average respectively, suggesting a lower prevalence of these issues in the area. The 47% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average may indicate effective local retail security measures or lower foot traffic during the holidays.

Westmorland and Furness recorded 1,298 crimes in December 2025, marking a 5.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly 42 crimes reported daily, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical patterns during the winter season. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 230,185, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is lower than the national context, though local factors such as seasonal social activity and holiday-related movements may still influence specific crime types. The shift from November to December highlights the impact of festive events and reduced daylight hours, which may contribute to changes in both the types and locations of crimes reported.