Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 in June 2025, 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This significant divergence from the national trend is most evident in the category of anti-social behaviour, which was 65% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent crimes, accounting for 46.7% of all incidents (694 cases), a rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This is 5% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing priorities may influence outcomes. Public order offences (9.8%) and criminal damage (8.6%) also feature prominently, though both remain within the UK average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourism in coastal and rural areas—likely contributes to the mix of incidents. For instance, the rise in theft from the person (6 cases) could reflect increased foot traffic or transient populations during this period. Conversely, shoplifting rates fell by 13.9% compared to May, linked to improved retail security or reduced high-street activity as the summer season progresses. The area’s lower rates of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime (73% below UK average) may be attributed to its rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density could reduce certain types of incidents. However, the increase in drug-related offences (48% above UK average) raises questions about localised challenges that may require targeted interventions. Overall, the data suggests a combination of seasonal factors, regional demographics, and local policing efforts in shaping the area’s crime picture.

June 2025 saw a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise, though still a small absolute number, may reflect heightened summer activity or transient populations in the area. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 25% compared to May, aligning with seasonal patterns where warmer weather and increased outdoor activity could reduce vehicle-related offences. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 65% below the UK average, a striking contrast to the national trend and linked to the district’s rural character and lower population density. Drug-related offences also rose by 30.6%, reaching 81 incidents, a category that is 48% above the UK average. This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas. The drop in shoplifting, down 13.9% to 99 incidents, may indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during early summer months.

Westmorland and Furness recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 in June 2025, a 4.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This rise, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents, particularly in theft-related categories. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 50 crimes reported each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, highlighting the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure rate underscores that, despite the slight increase, the overall burden of crime remains low for most residents. The population context further reinforces this: with 230,185 residents, the distribution of incidents suggests a broad but manageable level of risk. While the rate is rising, the comparison to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 remains stark, illustrating that the area continues to perform significantly better than the national average in terms of crime prevention and community safety.