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

Overview of Crime in Barrow-in-Furness

The total recorded crimes in Barrow-in-Furness, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow-in-Furness crime rate of 0.03 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-99.59% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-94.74% decrease)
Barrow-in-Furness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Dundee Street with total crimes: 1

Barrow-in-Furness Police Info:

Cumbria Constabulary

Barrow-in-Furness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 246 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 243.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 2025246
January 2025242
December 2024260
November 2024290
October 2024289
September 2024267
August 2024269
July 2024325

A total of 200 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202519
January 202514
December 202433
November 202460
October 202426
September 202414
August 202413
July 202420

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202517
December 202432
November 202428
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420
July 202428

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202553
January 202529
December 202432
November 202438
October 202452
September 202477
August 202466
July 202474

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20256
December 202416
November 20249
October 202412
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412

A total of 485 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202552
January 202554
December 202457
November 202465
October 202473
September 202477
August 202449
July 202458

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202544
January 202529
December 202423
November 202432
October 202419
September 202421
August 202426
July 202425

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 202419
July 202410

A total of 420 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202553
January 202545
December 202447
November 202457
October 202457
September 202442
August 202455
July 202464

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations Barrow-in-Furness in March 2025

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

1. Middle Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dundee Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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