Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Westmorland and Furness in February 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 44.6% of all reported incidents. This figure, which is 2% above the UK average for this category, contrasts sharply with lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (35% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average), suggesting a unique local dynamic. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 19.4% below the UK average, a position that may be influenced by its geographical character as a mix of rural and coastal communities, where property crime is less prevalent compared to densely populated urban centres. Public order offences also rose above the UK average by 14%, potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as colder weather, which may drive more indoor social interactions and related conflicts. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average (59% below), a trend that could be attributed to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to a shift in crime patterns, with violent offences persisting while property crimes decline. This mix of trends highlights the interplay between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime prevention strategies, offering insights into how Westmorland and Furness differs from broader UK averages.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 36.8% compared to the previous month, reflecting a rise from 68 to 93 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather encouraging more indoor gatherings, which can amplify disputes and disruptive conduct. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 53.1%, dropping from 32 to 15 incidents, a decline consistent with reduced outdoor activity during winter. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category (44.6% of total crimes), significantly above the UK average for this category by 2%. This contrast with lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (35% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average) suggests a unique local profile, possibly influenced by the area’s rural character, where property crime may be less common due to lower population density. Residents may find the 37.5% decrease in burglary particularly relevant, indicating potential effectiveness of local prevention measures or seasonal deterrents.

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a 2.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where outdoor activity diminishes and indoor social interactions may shift crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 44 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local population. Over the course of February, one crime was reported for every 186 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relative frequency of incidents compared to the broader population. While the overall rate remains 19.4% below the UK average, this comparison does not account for localised factors such as rural geography or community-specific crime prevention efforts, which may independently influence the figures. The population context further underscores that the rate, though lower than the UK average, reflects a unique balance of crime types and environmental conditions specific to the area.