Crime in Ulverston: statistics, rates and trends
756 crimes were recorded in Ulverston in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ulverston at a glance
- Crime trends in Ulverston
- Types of crime in Ulverston
- Ulverston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ulverston
- Streets with the most crime in Ulverston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ulverston
- Demographics of Ulverston
- Questions about crime in Ulverston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (404), criminal damage and arson (82) and public order (75) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 737th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ulverston | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 756 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.2 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,472 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ulverston peaked in the year to August 2023 (945 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (611). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 756 | 72.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 751 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 907 | 86.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 945 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 890 | 85.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 781 | 74.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 611 | 58.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 687 | 65.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 663 | 63.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and shoplifting (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 42 and public order rose from 62 to 75, while shoplifting fell from 45 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 38.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 75 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ulverston; the highest is Morecambe (140.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton-le-Sands (37.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ulverston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton-in-Furness | 560 | 76.5 | +6% |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 6,044 | 113.4 | +57% |
| Millom | 279 | 49.9 | -31% |
| Heysham | 1,189 | 80.1 | +11% |
| Morecambe | 4,511 | 140.9 | +95% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 266 | 37.0 | -49% |
| Carnforth | 396 | 71.8 | -1% |
| Windermere | 373 | 65.9 | -9% |
Ulverston is the one area listed within Ulverston, with 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | Neighbourhood | 12,423 | 835 | 67.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Ulverston 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 Shopping Area | 21 |
| On or near West End Lane | 19 |
| On or near Kingsway | 15 |
| On or near Swan Street | 14 |
Of the 704 crimes in Ulverston 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 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ulverston has an estimated population of 10,472 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ulverston average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ulverston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ulverston a safe place to live?
Ulverston recorded 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 737th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ulverston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (82).
Is crime in Ulverston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ulverston was almost unchanged on the year before: 756 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ulverston?
About 10,472 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ulverston?
Ulverston 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.