Windermere Crime Overview
Windermere is among the top 5 safest small towns in Cumbria, and is the 41st most dangerous overall out of Cumbria's 287 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Windermere in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cumbria's overall crime rate, coming in 13% lower than the Cumbria rate of 66 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Windermere is the 336th most dangerous small town, and the 2,205th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2020, Windermere was the worst small town in Cumbria for possession of weapons, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Windermere residents, when it was Cumbria's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.12 per 1,000 residents. Windermere recorded 3 reports of vehicle crime during August 2020, making its crime rate of 0.37 the worst small town for vehicle crime in Cumbria that month.
The most common crimes in Windermere are violence and sexual offences, with 233 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 29. This is 25% lower than 2019's figure of 291 offences and a difference of 7.17 from 2019's crime rate of 36. Windermere's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Windermere to other towns and cities
See how Windermere shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Windermere and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Windermere Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Windermere This Year
| Windermere | Cumbria | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 245 | 30.27 | 9,799 | 19.60 | 35% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 207 | 0.41 | 242% safer |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.84 | 1,645 | 3.29 | 16% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 64 | 7.91 | 4,727 | 9.45 | 19% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.72 | 1,022 | 2.04 | 25% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.24 | 655 | 1.31 | 6% safer |
| Other Theft | 35 | 4.32 | 2,201 | 4.40 | 1.9% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.74 | 256 | 0.51 | 31% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 57 | 7.04 | 4,143 | 8.29 | 18% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 110 | 0.22 | 83% safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.85 | 1,608 | 3.22 | 74% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 88 | 0.18 | 50% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 0.86 | 808 | 1.62 | 88% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 233 | 28.79 | 15,747 | 31.49 | 9% safer |
Crime in Windermere Compared To Cumbria
Windermere Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | 474 | 40.47 | 45% safer |
| Cockermouth | 379 | 41.56 | 41% safer |
| Dalton Town with Newton | 367 | 47.49 | 24% safer |
| Windermere | 475 | 58.69 | - |
| Penrith | 1,058 | 66.62 | 12% more dangerous |
| Maryport | 900 | 79.71 | 26% more dangerous |
| Whitehaven | 1,897 | 82.02 | 28% more dangerous |
| Egremont | 653 | 84.06 | 30% more dangerous |
Windermere Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 18 | 14 | 30 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.8 | 4.0 | 8 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 3.5 | 0.99 | 1.7 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.25 | 0.49 | 0.12 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.25 | - | 0.49 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.8 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.49 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.2 | 1.4 | 4.1 | 0.86 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 23 | 36 | 29 | Getting worse |
Changes In Windermere's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Windermere to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Windermere | 58.69 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 13% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 40% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Windermere During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Windermere change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Windermere saw a 390% increase in anti-social behaviour. Windermere saw a large fall in other theft during June, when it fell by 86% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -11% | +133% | +390% | +143% | +92% | +100% | +100% | +250% | +125% | +78% |
| Burglary | +33% | -50% | -82% | -67% | -67% | -75% | -50% | - | -80% | -29% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -71% | -73% | -81% | -67% | -14% | +100% | +13% | -10% | -44% | +33% |
| Drugs | -67% | - | -50% | -60% | -75% | +300% | -50% | -67% | -50% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -38% | -75% | -60% | -86% | - | - | -83% | -73% | - | -50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +167% | - | +200% | +25% | -50% | - | +14% | +200% | -63% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | -50% | -50% | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | -50% | - | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -62% | -54% | -55% | +35% | -44% | -24% | +55% | +63% | -35% | +5% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Windermere
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Windermere's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021