Crime Rate in Hawcoat and Newbarns: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns

The total recorded crimes in Hawcoat and Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawcoat and Newbarns crime rate of 3.51 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 Hawcoat and Newbarns, encompassing approximately 19,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-19.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Hawcoat and Newbarns Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Ewan Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hawcoat and Newbarns?

To understand the safety of Hawcoat and Newbarns, we need to analyze Hawcoat and Newbarns crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barrow-in-Furness:

    • In 2024, Hawcoat and Newbarns demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 696 crimes compared to 1106.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Hawcoat and Newbarns had fewer crimes than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 549 crimes compared to 880. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other areas in the Barrow-in-Furness.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barrow-in-Furness, Hawcoat and Newbarns has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hawcoat and Newbarns Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hawcoat and Newbarns has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 3th out of 6 in the Barrow-in-Furness, UK

In 2024, the total Hawcoat and Newbarns crimes were 696. The crime rate of Hawcoat and Newbarns in 2024 was 34.93 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawcoat and Newbarns were around 549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.55 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawcoat and Newbarns)CrimesRank (Hawcoat and Newbarns)CrimesRank (Hawcoat and Newbarns)
Old Barrow and Hindpool280 13,669 13,006 1
Ormsgill and Parkside86 21,169 2831 2
Risedale and Roosecote64 41,028 3731 3
Walney Island63 5617 5589 4
Dalton North14 7277 7247 6
Dalton South25 6288 6208 7

Hawcoat and Newbarns 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 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202546
March 20251
February 202536
January 202527
December 202425
November 202428
October 202439
September 202428
August 202427

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hawcoat and Newbarns in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hawcoat and Newbarns postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
2. Ewan Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Newbarns Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hempland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Gleaston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
7. Kentmere Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Birstall Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Denton Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Risingside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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