Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 brought a continued decline in crime rates to 5.6 per 1,000 in Westmorland and Furness, a figure that remains 20% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area’s historical trend of lower crime rates, may be attributed to its mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes, where population density and economic activity are lower than in major urban centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly half (49.9%) of all reported incidents, a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—9% above the UK average. This contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which stood at 0.2 per 1,000 (78% below the UK average), illustrates the area’s unique crime dynamics. The seasonal context of December, marked by dark evenings, holiday-related closures, and reduced foot traffic, likely contributed to the 5.5% month-on-month decline in overall crime rates. However, the 41.2% increase in burglary cases compared to November suggests that empty homes and unoccupied properties during the festive season may have created new vulnerabilities. This trend, while statistically significant, remains lower than the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), indicating that the area’s rural character and community-focused policing efforts may still provide a protective effect. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in robbery (80%) and theft from the person (71.4%) aligns with the seasonal reduction in public spaces and retail activity, a pattern observed in many areas with similar demographic profiles.

December 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with a 5.5% overall reduction in crime rates compared to November. The most significant increase was in burglary, which rose by 41.2% (34 to 48 cases), a trend that may be linked to the holiday season’s impact on home security. Conversely, robbery cases fell by 80% (from 10 to 2), a drop consistent with the area’s seasonal context of reduced public activity during festive periods. Violent crime remained a dominant category, accounting for nearly 50% of all reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences at 2.8 per 1,000—9% above the UK average. This contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which stood at 0.2 per 1,000 (78% below the UK average), highlights the area’s distinct crime profile. The sharp decline in vehicle crime (73% below the UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) may reflect the region’s rural character, where such crimes are less common compared to urban centres.

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in December 2025, a 5.5% decrease from November’s 6.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates, which have remained 20% below the UK average since 2023. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 42 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects the seasonal rhythm of the region, where festive holidays often see reduced outdoor activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the area’s population of 230,185, this statistic illustrates that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. However, the 41.2% increase in burglary cases compared to November suggests localized vulnerabilities that may require further attention, particularly in areas with higher transient populations or unoccupied properties during the holidays.