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 July 2025 are around 602 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow-in-Furness crime rate of 8.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (0.34% increase)
  • Public order: (63) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (-3.64% decrease)
Barrow-in-Furness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • William Street with total crimes: 11

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 (280 crimes), and the safest, Dalton North (14 crimes), is 266 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Barrow-in-Furness.

Similarly, the area of Barrow Central (181 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Askam & Dalton North (14 crimes), with a difference of 167 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barrow-in-Furness.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Old Barrow and Hindpool280
Ormsgill and Parkside86
Hawcoat and Newbarns70
Risedale and Roosecote64
Walney Island63

Safest Wards:

Hawcoat and Newbarns70
Risedale and Roosecote64
Walney Island63
Dalton South25
Dalton North14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barrow Central181
Orsmgill & Hindpool110
Abbotsmead & Salthouse71
Walney Island South & Barrow Island54
Walney Island North46

Safest Areas:

Parkside38
Roose33
Hawcoat & Furness Abbey30
Dalton South25
Askam & Dalton North14

Barrow-in-Furness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 294 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (293 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 Criminal damage and arson (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
February 202529
January 202517
December 202432
November 202428
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 535 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202555
February 202552
January 202554
December 202457
November 202465
October 202473
September 202477
August 202449

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202549
February 202553
January 202529
December 202432
November 202438
October 202452
September 202477
August 202466

A total of 2451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 245.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025294
June 2025293
March 20251
February 2025246
January 2025242
December 2024260
November 2024290
October 2024289
September 2024267
August 2024269

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
February 202514
January 20256
December 202416
November 20249
October 202412
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202513
February 202522
January 202522
December 202442
November 202422
October 202427
September 202438
August 202429

A total of 464 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202545
February 202553
January 202545
December 202447
November 202457
October 202457
September 202442
August 202455

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 208 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
March 20251
February 202519
January 202514
December 202433
November 202460
October 202426
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202540
February 202544
January 202529
December 202423
November 202432
October 202419
September 202421
August 202426

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Barrow-in-Furness in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. William Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Fenton Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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