More Than 100 Crimes Recorded Across Ulverston in Furness Area in May
A total of 112 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded across the Ulverston, Coniston, Low Furness and High Furness policing area during May 2026.
Figures published by Police.uk show that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 52 reports. Criminal damage and arson, other theft and public order offences were also among the most frequently recorded crimes.
The neighbourhood area covers a much wider region than Ulverston itself, including Coniston and rural communities across Low and High Furness. The figures should therefore not be treated as a count for Ulverston town alone.
Crime Fell Following an April Increase
The 112 reports recorded in May represented a drop from the 127 incidents recorded during April.
However, the May total remained higher than the figures recorded earlier in the year, including:
| Month | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
May accounted for 8.7% of all incidents recorded across the neighbourhood during the latest 12-month period.
Violence and Sexual Offences Were the Largest Category
Police recorded 52 violence and sexual offences during May, representing 46.4% of all reports across the area.
This broad category can include several types of incident, ranging from harassment and common assault to more serious violent and sexual offences.
The publicly available figures do not provide enough information to show the circumstances or severity of every individual report.
Full Breakdown of Crimes Recorded in May
The 112 recorded reports were divided into the following categories:
| Crime category | Number recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 112 |
No robbery or theft-from-the-person offences were listed in the May breakdown for the wider policing area.
Criminal Damage and Arson Accounted for 12 Reports
Criminal damage and arson was the second-largest category during May, with 12 recorded incidents.
This category may include deliberate damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and public property, as well as reported arson offences.
A further nine other thefts and nine public order offences were recorded.
Public order offences can include threatening or abusive behaviour, disorder and incidents likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
Eight Shoplifting Offences Recorded
Police recorded eight shoplifting offences across the neighbourhood during May.
The data does not show which shops or communities were affected. Crime-map locations are anonymised to protect victims and avoid identifying exact addresses.
There were also six drug offences and two possession-of-weapons offences recorded during the month.
Most Cases Remained Under Investigation
Almost 60% of the offences recorded during May were still under investigation when the latest Police.uk information was published.
The recorded outcomes were:
- 67 offences under investigation
- 17 investigations completed with no suspect identified
- 17 cases where police were unable to prosecute a suspect
- Three offenders given cautions
- One case awaiting a court outcome
- Seven recorded under other outcomes
These outcomes provide a snapshot of each case at the time the data was published. They can change as investigations progress or further evidence becomes available.
Police Targeting Anti-Social Driving
Youth anti-social behaviour was listed as a local policing priority during May.
Cumbria Police said officers had responded to reports of Year 11 pupils riding bikes in an anti-social manner, with warnings issued as part of the response.
The local team also took part in Operation Colossus, which targets anti-social and dangerous driving.
Pop-up vehicle checkpoints and speed checks were carried out across the neighbourhood as part of the operation.
Figures Cover a Large Rural Area
The policing area includes Ulverston, Coniston and communities spread across Low and High Furness.
This makes direct comparisons with smaller urban neighbourhoods difficult. A report shown within the area may have occurred in Ulverston town centre, a Furness village or a rural location many miles away.
The monthly total also records crimes reported to and recorded by Cumbria Police. It does not include incidents that were never reported.
Police.uk anonymises crime-map locations by moving reports to nearby streets or landmarks rather than displaying exact addresses.
Anyone who witnesses a crime taking place or believes someone is in immediate danger should call 999. Non-emergency incidents can be reported to Cumbria Police online or by calling 101.
