Crime Rate in Barrow-in-Furness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrow-in-Furness

The total recorded crimes in Barrow-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness in January 2025 are around 470 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow-in-Furness crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barrow-in-Furness, encompassing approximately 67,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (-6.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (54) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
Barrow-in-Furness Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Siemen'S Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

Barrow-in-Furness Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Barrow-in-Furness Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Old Barrow and Hindpool (217 crimes), and the safest, Dalton South (12 crimes), is 205 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Barrow-in-Furness.

Similarly, the area of Barrow Central (135 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dalton South (12 crimes), with a difference of 123 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barrow-in-Furness.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Old Barrow and Hindpool217
Ormsgill and Parkside96
Risedale and Roosecote59
Hawcoat and Newbarns37
Walney Island34

Safest Wards:

Risedale and Roosecote59
Hawcoat and Newbarns37
Walney Island34
Dalton North15
Dalton South12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barrow Central135
Orsmgill & Hindpool98
Abbotsmead & Salthouse51
Parkside50
Walney Island South & Barrow Island41

Safest Areas:

Hawcoat & Furness Abbey24
Walney Island North23
Roose21
Askam & Dalton North15
Dalton South12

Barrow-in-Furness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 260 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (289 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (267 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (269 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 325 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (624 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (206 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202432
November 202428
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420
July 202428
June 202456

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 202419
July 202410
June 202424

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202423
November 202432
October 202419
September 202421
August 202426
July 202425
June 202450

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202442
November 202422
October 202427
September 202438
August 202429
July 202425
June 202446

A total of 2566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 320.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 624 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025242
December 2024260
November 2024290
October 2024289
September 2024267
August 2024269
July 2024325
June 2024624

A total of 218 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202433
November 202460
October 202426
September 202414
August 202413
July 202420
June 202438

A total of 574 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 71.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202432
November 202438
October 202452
September 202477
August 202466
July 202474
June 2024206

A total of 553 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202457
November 202465
October 202473
September 202477
August 202449
July 202458
June 2024120

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202416
November 20249
October 202412
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412
June 202412

A total of 491 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202447
November 202457
October 202457
September 202442
August 202455
July 202464
June 2024124

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 202410

High Crime Locations Barrow-in-Furness in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barrow-in-Furness postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
2. Siemen'S Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Stark Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Rawlinson Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. William Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Drugs1

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