Crime Rate in Old Barrow and Hindpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool

The total recorded crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool, Barrow-in-Furness, UK in July 2025 are around 280 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Barrow and Hindpool crime rate of 4.98 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 Old Barrow and Hindpool, encompassing approximately 56,256 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (11.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
Old Barrow and Hindpool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • William Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Old Barrow and Hindpool?

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

  • Relative to Barrow-in-Furness:

    • In 2024, Old Barrow and Hindpool reported a higher crime volume than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 3,669 crimes compared to 1,106. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Barrow and Hindpool witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other areas in the Barrow-in-Furness.

    • In 2023, Old Barrow and Hindpool experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 3,006 crimes compared to 880. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Barrow and Hindpool witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other areas in the Barrow-in-Furness.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barrow-in-Furness, Old Barrow and Hindpool has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Old Barrow and Hindpool Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Old Barrow and Hindpool has recorded 280 crimes with crime rate of 4.98 ranking 1th out of 6 in the Barrow-in-Furness, UK

In 2024, the total Old Barrow and Hindpool crimes were 3,669. The crime rate of Old Barrow and Hindpool in 2024 was 65.22 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool were around 3,006 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.43 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Barrow and Hindpool)CrimesRank (Old Barrow and Hindpool)CrimesRank (Old Barrow and Hindpool)
Ormsgill and Parkside86 21,169 2831 2
Risedale and Roosecote64 41,028 3731 3
Hawcoat and Newbarns70 3696 4549 5
Walney Island63 5617 5589 4
Dalton North14 7277 7247 6
Dalton South25 6288 6208 7

Old Barrow and Hindpool 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 123 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In March 2025, Other crime 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 111 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (131 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202519
February 202529
January 202520
December 202426
November 202430
October 202429
September 202421
August 202429

A total of 1042 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 115.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 2025110
February 2025111
January 202589
December 2024113
November 2024115
October 2024133
September 2024131
August 2024117

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 202415
November 202411
October 202414
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202523
February 202536
January 202525
December 202417
November 202428
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202521
February 202528
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202425
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
February 202521
January 20259
December 202419
November 202410
October 202412
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202427
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
February 202529
January 202534
December 202430
November 202431
October 202421
September 202438
August 202420

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Old Barrow and Hindpool in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Barrow and Hindpool postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. William Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Burlington Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Schooner Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
6. Fenton Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Steel Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Montague Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
9. Allison Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Andrews Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2

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