Crime in Ulverston: statistics, rates and trends
767 crimes were recorded in Ulverston in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ulverston
- Questions about crime in Ulverston
- About this data
767 crimes were recorded in Ulverston in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 414 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ulverston has the 723rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ulverston | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 767 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,472 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ulverston was highest in the year to July 2023 (936 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (590). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 767 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 757 | 72.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 902 | 86.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 936 | 89.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 897 | 85.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 799 | 76.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 590 | 56.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 667 | 63.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 684 | 65.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ulverston 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+55%) and public order (+30%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 39.5 | 1.15 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.8 | 1.15 | -5% |
| Public order | 74 | 7.1 | 1.06 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -32% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -20% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -40% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.21 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 0.98 | -44% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ulverston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ulverston recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 54.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ulverston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ulverston recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ulverston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ulverston recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ulverston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ulverston recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ulverston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ulverston recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ulverston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ulverston recorded 35 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 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ulverston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ulverston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ulverston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ulverston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ulverston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ulverston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ulverston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ulverston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ulverston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ulverston recorded 6 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 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ulverston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ulverston 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ulverston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ulverston recorded 2 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ulverston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ulverston 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ulverston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ulverston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ulverston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton-in-Furness | 543 | 74.2 | +1% |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 6,100 | 114.4 | +56% |
| Millom | 293 | 52.4 | -29% |
| Heysham | 1,206 | 81.3 | +11% |
| Morecambe | 4,629 | 144.5 | +97% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 264 | 36.7 | -50% |
| Carnforth | 392 | 71.1 | -3% |
| Windermere | 390 | 68.9 | -6% |
1 areas within Ulverston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ulverston had the highest rate (67.9 per 1,000) and Ulverston the lowest (67.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | Neighbourhood | 12,423 | 843 | 67.9 |
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 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 Garden Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near West End Lane | 20 |
| On or near Byron Street | 16 |
| On or near Kingsway | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ulverston 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 | 298 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 6.5% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
Ulverston has an estimated population of 10,472. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ulverston sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ulverston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ulverston a safe place to live?
Ulverston recorded 73.2 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (82).
Is crime in Ulverston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ulverston was up 1% on the year before: 767 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 757 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ulverston?
Ulverston 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.