Westmorland and Furness Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Westmorland and Furness recorded 1,374 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to approximately 1374 crimes for a population of 230,185, a rate that reflects the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.3% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.6%) and public order offences (10.0%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mix of rural and coastal communities, where public order issues may be amplified during October’s shorter daylight hours and seasonal events such as Halloween. The relatively low rates of property crimes, including shoplifting (37% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (76% below), suggest that the area’s lower population density and limited urban centres contribute to fewer opportunities for such offences. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences, albeit still below the UK average, may indicate challenges in managing public safety during the transition to winter. The seasonal context of October—clocks going back, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween—likely plays a role in shaping these trends, with increased foot traffic in retail and entertainment areas contributing to higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour incidents.

October 2025 marked a significant rise in robbery, with incidents surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 cases), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during darker evenings. Possession of weapons also climbed by 69.2% (from 13 to 22 cases), suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Bicycle theft saw a 62.5% increase (from 8 to 13 cases), possibly linked to seasonal changes in usage or storage. Conversely, 'other crime' fell by 40.8% (from 49 to 29 cases), indicating a temporary reduction in unclassified incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained 2% above the UK average, while shoplifting was 37% below national rates, highlighting the area’s distinct crime profile. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted policing during October’s shorter daylight hours and seasonal events.

Westmorland and Furness saw a 5.9% increase in its crime rate from 5.6 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents between September and October 2025. This shift aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings, which may influence public order and anti-social behaviour patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 44 crimes per day in October, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for individuals living in the area. When scaled to the population of 230,185, this rate remains lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of relatively lower crime levels in this region. The population context further underscores that while the area is not immune to crime, its rate remains proportionally modest compared to national benchmarks.