Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Westmorland and Furness, accounting for nearly half (46.7%) of all reported crimes in June 2025. At 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a marked deviation from the national trend. The prevalence of violence—3.0 per 1,000, 5% above the UK average—suggests a distinct pattern in this predominantly rural district, where seasonal shifts and local community dynamics may play a role. Public order offences (9.8% of total crimes) and criminal damage (8.6%) follow closely, reflecting tensions in public spaces and property-related disputes. The area’s crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average for anti-social behaviour, which is 65% below the national rate, indicating a relative absence of such disturbances. June, the start of summer, brings longer days and the onset of tourism in coastal and rural areas, factors that may influence crime patterns. While violent crime remains elevated compared to the UK, the overall rate is significantly lower, pointing to a combination of local characteristics and broader demographic trends. The data highlights a need to understand how Westmorland and Furness’s unique geography and seasonal rhythms shape crime outcomes, separate from the densely populated urban centres where violence and property crime often dominate.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+200%) and robbery (+150%), rising from 2 to 6 and 2 to 5 cases respectively. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal potential vulnerabilities in personal safety, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during summer. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 25% (28 to 21), a drop consistent with the seasonal decline in car-related offences observed in rural areas during warmer months. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 65% below the national rate, while drugs offences are 48% above, suggesting a focus on substance-related issues in the area. Shoplifting, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 37% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the limited retail presence in Westmorland and Furness compared to urban hubs. For residents, the 150% increase in theft from the person is a concrete data point that could inform local safety initiatives, such as targeted awareness campaigns in popular tourist or community gathering spots.

The crime rate in Westmorland and Furness rose 4.7% from 6.2 per 1,000 in May to 6.5 per 1,000 in June 2025, a modest increase within a historically low-crime context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area compared to UK averages. With 50 crimes reported daily, the local rate remains significantly below the national context, where urban centres often see double or triple the numbers. Population-scale analysis reveals that the district’s 230,185 residents face a crime environment shaped by its rural character and limited commercial density. While the UK average sees 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Westmorland and Furness’s 6.5 rate suggests a resilience to certain crime types—particularly anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—though it also highlights elevated risks in violence and drug-related offences. This comparative perspective reinforces the need to view local statistics through the lens of geography and community structure, rather than purely numerical benchmarks.