Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns for Westmorland and Furness, with the most dramatic change occurring in robbery incidents, which surged 150% from February. This rural and coastal district, which spans parts of Cumbria, maintains a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—23.1% below the UK average of 7.8. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (45.8% of all crimes), public order offences (9.6%), and criminal damage (8.6%). These figures align with the region's mix of urban centres and rural expanses, where violent crime is often concentrated in smaller towns and public spaces. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, with lengthening evenings potentially affecting social interactions in local communities. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average (60% lower), a trend consistent with the area's lower population density and more dispersed settlement pattern. However, the sharp rise in robbery and theft from the person suggests vulnerabilities in specific locations, such as high-traffic areas or isolated routes. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, shows a modest 11% increase from February, indicating a need for continued analysis of emerging trends. This data underscores the importance of targeted policing in areas experiencing sudden spikes, while also highlighting the district's comparative safety in categories like drug offences and vehicle crime, which are both well below UK levels.

March 2025 witnessed a dramatic 150% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 5 cases. This sharp rise, alongside a 100% surge in bicycle theft and theft from the person, highlights a significant shift in crime patterns. These increases contrast with declines in shoplifting (-17.2%) and drug-related offences (-25.3%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 45.8% of all crimes, remain below the UK average by 1% (2.7 vs 2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour is 60% below the UK average (0.5 vs 1.2 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density. Residents should be aware of the 150% rise in robbery, which represents a tangible risk increase in specific locations.

Westmorland and Furness saw an 11.0% increase in its crime rate from 5.4 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents in March 2025. This shift, while modest, reflects a continued fluctuation in local crime patterns. Daily crime figures show an average of 44 reported incidents per day across the 31-day period, underscoring the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 168 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the overall rate, but the rise from the previous month suggests a need for ongoing monitoring. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area remains comparatively safe, the 11% increase indicates a shift in local dynamics that may warrant closer attention to specific crime categories.