Crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness at a glance
- Crime trends in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- Types of crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- Demographics of Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- Questions about crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (442), criminal damage and arson (85) and public order (82) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,335th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 835 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,423 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,038 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (662). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 835 | 67.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 813 | 65.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 972 | 78.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,038 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 967 | 77.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 839 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 662 | 53.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 755 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 704 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and shoplifting (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 31 to 46, while drugs fell from 37 to 26 and shoplifting fell from 50 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 35.6 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness; the highest is Ormsgill and Parkside (92.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -64% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -25% |
| High Furness | 128 | 31.8 | -53% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | +8% |
| Grange and Cartmel | 414 | 43.0 | -36% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | -9% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | +2% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lower Brook Street” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Brook Street | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Market Street | 36 |
| On or near Canal Street | 30 |
| On or near Birchwood Close | 27 |
| On or near Garden Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 21 |
| On or near West End Lane | 19 |
| On or near Woodland Road | 17 |
Of the 780 crimes in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness has an estimated population of 12,423 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness a safe place to live?
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,335th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (85).
Is crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness was up 3% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness?
About 12,423 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness?
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.