Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 in Westmorland and Furness revealed a combination of crime trends, with the most unexpected development being the 250% surge in theft from the person, a category that remains 100% below the UK average. This anomaly, occurring against a backdrop of stable overall crime rates (6.0 per 1,000, 17.8% below the national figure), raises questions about localized triggers. The area’s violent crime profile dominated, with 682 incidents (49.6% of total crimes), 17% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This may partly explain the spike in theft from the person, as dark evenings and increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping could have created opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Property crimes, however, were relatively subdued, with shoplifting (5.5% of total crimes) and burglary (2.5%) both significantly below UK averages, likely reflecting the region’s rural character and lower retail density. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the start of the festive shopping season—may have influenced these patterns, though the absence of a major urban centre suggests that other factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may also contribute to the area’s crime profile. The UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 underscores Westmorland and Furness’s relative safety, yet the sharp increase in one category highlights the need for targeted interventions to address emerging risks.

The most striking shift in November 2025 was the 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 (with Westmorland and Furness at 0.0 per 1,000), suggests a potential link to Black Friday shopping activity, which typically sees spikes in such crimes. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 55% (20 to 31), possibly influenced by seasonal travel patterns or increased vehicle movement during the holiday season. Conversely, burglary fell by 35.8% (53 to 34), a decline that may reflect heightened police presence or improved home security measures during the darker evenings of November. The area also saw a notable 72% deficit in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, a trend consistent with the region’s emphasis on community policing and local initiatives that address public order issues proactively.

Westmorland and Furness maintained a stable crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, placing the area 17.8% below the national benchmark. Daily crime activity averaged 46 reported incidents, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s lower population density compared to urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1-in-167 residents experienced a reported crime—a ratio that underscores the relative safety of the region but also highlights the tangible impact of even minor incidents on local communities. The population context further illustrates this: with 230,185 residents, the area’s crime figures are distributed across a mix of rural and semi-urban environments, where community cohesion and policing strategies may contribute to sustained low rates. This stability contrasts with national trends, suggesting localized factors—such as effective community engagement or seasonal patterns—play a role in maintaining the area’s crime profile.