Crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness: statistics, rates and trends
843 crimes were recorded in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- Questions about crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
- About this data
843 crimes were recorded in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 451 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness has the 2,322nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 843 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.9 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,423 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,031 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (643). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 843 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 818 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 969 | 78.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,031 | 83.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 972 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 854 | 68.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 643 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 735 | 59.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 724 | 58.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+60%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and anti-social behaviour (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 451 | 36.3 | 1.06 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -4% |
| Public order | 81 | 6.5 | 0.98 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.9 | 0.26 | -32% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -16% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -25% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 0.69 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.41 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.20 | +20% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 53.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -65% |
| Dalton North | 307 | 49.7 | -27% |
| High Furness | 141 | 35.0 | -48% |
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | +2% |
| Grange and Cartmel | 420 | 43.6 | -36% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 693 | 60.6 | -11% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | +4% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 1,000 | 94.6 | +39% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Brook Street | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Market Street | 36 |
| On or near Canal Street | 27 |
| On or near Birchwood Close | 25 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Garden Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near West End Lane | 20 |
| On or near Byron Street | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 15.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 6.2% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness has an estimated population of 12,423. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness a safe place to live?
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness recorded 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (86).
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: 843 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 818 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness?
Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.